Later this lake surrounded by weeping willow trees and winding paths became an ideal location for family activities.

Even before it became a county park, the public—including residents outside Verona—flocked there by way of the Bloomfield Avenue trolley, to bathe and picnic and enjoy some commercial amusements.

Demand for acquisition of this desirable tract had been increasing for some time, but action was delayed due to economic conditions caused by the war.

To acquire part of this land owned by the Erie Railroad Company, an agreement was made allowing the RR to retain a right-of-way across the park by means of a bridge.

The landscape plans prepared by the Olmsted Brothers were approved the same year Verona Park was acquired.