Georgetown park with land donated by millionaire opens in June
The city of Georgetown will celebrate the grand opening of its largest park — with land donated by Jack and Cammy Garey — on June 9.
The 525-acre Garey Park, located along the South San Gabriel River at 6540 RM 2243, is about 1½ times the size of Zilker Park in Austin, said a news release from the city.
Garey and his late first wife announced in 2004 their plans to donate the ranch to be developed into a park. Garey — a millionaire retired from several careers as an attorney, construction company owner and real estate developer — has also contributed $5 million to help with park development.
Georgetown voters approved a bond in 2008 for $10 million for the park’s construction. Amenities will include a playground, a splash pad, a dog park, an equestrian arena, three miles of hiking trails, six miles of equestrian trails, restrooms and pavilions, the release said. They also include the Garey’s Tuscan-style villa which will be used as an events space.
Read more: https://www.statesman.com/news/local/georgetown-park-with-land-donated-millionaire-opens-june/48U68T7UhM15H0PFCKEecK/
