The park was established in the 1950s, assembled through purchase and donation of land acquired between 1954 and 1978.
 The park and the creek were named after John Fogarty, a former judge in Lincoln County.
The park was established in the 1950s, assembled through purchase and donation of land acquired between 1954 and 1978.  The park and the creek were named after John Fogarty, a former judge in Lincoln County.
Fogarty Creek State Recreation Area