In the year 1994, Mr. Arthur King, then President of the Exploits Disability Association, wished to do something for his community and give back to the disabled people in the form of an accessible venue for recreation and relaxation. During the same time, Mr. Scott James, previous President of the Rotary Club, expressed interest in preserving a section of birches along the Corduroy Brook. Before long, it became evident to both men that the waterway had been seriously degraded by the encroachment of commercial development. A major clean up was an absolute necessity. Through mutual conversation, they found that their individual motives would complement each other quite well. Soon after, an interest group was formed and the Corduroy Brook Enhancement Association was born.