Oakland Lake Park Meditation Garden
Dedicated to visitors to Oakland Park, past, present and future, from West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association with invaluable assistance from the City of Fort Worth Parks and Recreation Department.
Sanctuary
Oakland Lake Park hosts many species of plants, animals, and aquatic life in its 69 acres. The ecosystem is shaped by the lake, surrounding woodlands, and managed parkland. Aquatic habitats in Fosdick Lake support fish, plants, amphibian and waterfowl. Riparian and woodland vegetation includes native trees, shrubs and grasses. Bird watching is at a premium.
What do the words on the stones mean?
“Each hand-chosen boulder bears a reminder - Sanctuary, Gratitude, Community and Remembrance - to stop, reflect and consider what life has to offer.” - West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association.
Gratitude
Oakland Lake Park’s origins date back to the early 20th century. The park began in 1909 as a 53-acre private country club founded by real estate developer Edwin Fosdick. The City of Fort Worth acquired the land and seven-acre lake in 1927. The park was officially named Oakland Lake Park in February 1928, a name chosen to reflect its proximity to Oakland Boulevard and the Oakland Stop on the Fort Worth–Dallas Interurban electric trolley. In 1937–1938, the park underwent major improvements funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPAWorks ).
West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association began planning the Meditation Garden in 2021. The garden grew from a desire to honor those who lost their lives in the park to a celebration of the visitors who love and support one of the largest community parks in Fort Worth. The vision of a Meditation Garden where walkers could pause to reflect on the history, benefits and opportunity in West Meadowbrook and East Fort Worth evolved from those early concepts. When the final section of walkway along Ederville Road on the east side of the park was completed in (need date), the Meditation Garden began to take shape. With help from the City of Fort Worth Parks & Recreation Department, the Meditation Garden opened in (Date) 2026. Thanks to American Made Metal Works and Whiz Q Stone for their assistance
Community
Oakland Lake Park binds West Meadowbrook and East Fort Worth to its residents. From daily walks along 1.29 miles of trails to annual community events like the West Meadowbrook Garden Party and Plant Swap, Oakland Lake Park is where people meet. A skate park, lake, baseball diamond, picnic tables, two shelters, playground and tennis court keep families moving and gathering.
Remembrance
This stone encourages visitors to think of those who died in Oakland Lake Park and those who loved the park. Remembrance also is a thank you to those who helped make the park the jewel it is. Since its founding, Oakland Lake Park has been a place of both remembrance and restoration.