[1] Whitnall was called the father of the Milwaukee County Park System.

[2] The plans for the park called for a golf course, picnic areas and an Arboretum.

[1] Many of park's structures, were constructed during the 1930s and much of the park labor was provided by the Civilian Conservation Corps program.

Much of the landscaping was completed between 1935 and 1927 by The National Youth Association.

The group was active in the park, working on the gardens and picnic areas.