In 1856, W. D. Lowery donated his cow pasture to establish Rochester's first park, Central Park. In the 1800s, Central Park was the gathering place for picnics, band concerts, and ice cream socials, with a majestic fountain as the centerpiece. In 2004, Rochester's 150th anniversary, Leadership Greater Rochester, a program of the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce, partnered with the Rochester Park and Recreation Department to restore the majesty of Central Park by replacing the fountain, creating a brick plaza, replacing the sidewalks, and improving accessibility for everyone.