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Newspaper clipping from the Denton Record-Chronicle from May 20, 1976. There is a photo taken by DRC photographer Larry Barr of Adrian Conway mowing a field at North Lakes Park. The caption says, "While most of the residents of the county involve themselves in more urban pursuits, a dedicated group of citizens works full-time preserving the quality of the county's open spaces. Among the conservation projects in the country currently under way is the Northlakes project in northwest Denton.
Farmer, Adrian Conway, mows the grass of the dam on the Windsor side of North Lakes Park.

This photo was taken during the construction of the new Municipal Complex for the City of Denton employee newsletter, The Spotlight. The stairs lead to the Council Chambers. The door to the left led to the emergency operating center for Civil Defense.
This photo was taken during the construction of the new Municipal Complex for the City of Denton employee newsletter, The Spotlight. The stairs lead to the Council Chambers. The door to the left led to the emergency operating center for Civil…

Plaque at Southridge Park, now Joe Skiles Park.

Final plat map of Southridge Addition to the City of Denton.

This photo was taken after two days of rain at North Lakes Park. What you are seeing is a view of the reservoir on the west side by Bonnie Brae, however, the water levels had overridden the park and come within 100 feet from the road. It also covered the iron bridge, the u-shaped road, and the smaller pedestrian bridge.<br />
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That March, Denton County saw over 9" of rain.
This photo was taken after two days of rain at North Lakes Park. What you are seeing is a view of the reservoir on the west side by Bonnie Brae, however, the water levels had overridden the park and come within 100 feet from the road. It also covered…
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