The Joe Palaia Park was originally started as the Foxburst Farm, a  tract which is now the southern portion of the park. It was purchased by Western Electric, (part of AT&T and later Lucent), in 1919.
The Joe Palaia Park originated from the Foxburst Farm, an area now included within the park boundaries. The farm was purchased by Western Electric (part of AT&T and later Lucent) in 1919.