In 1909, it became the estate of industrialist Frederick F. Brewster, with a new Tudor-style mansion constructed named Edgerton for its location on the edge of town.

[2] The mansion was demolished in 1964, pursuant to Brewster's wishes, after the death of his wife, and the property was donated to the city.

[1] The 22-acre park features the original wall, greenhouses, carriage house, gatehouse, and bridge from the Brewster estate.

The Sarah T. Crosby Conservatory in the Community Greenhouses features a rain forest exhibit, a dry landscape with desert plants, and orchids.

[6] It works to restore and maintain the buildings and grounds, and offers education programs for schools and the community in the conservatory.