Peter September 4, 2010 16:38:10 (EDT)

Thank you SO much to the volunteers who gave so much of themselves. When the politicos give their inevitable speeches, let's not forget who actually did the work.

Michelle September 4, 2010 16:29:01 (EDT)

The town and volunteers have done and ARE doing a fantastic job on the park. We regularly go for walks there and are always finding more areas cleared out and fixed up.

Kudos to all those putting time and effort there.

Dana Sion September 3, 2010 19:26:48 (EDT)

Very few of the animal cages from the old zoo & amusement park remain, and few buildings remain for that matter. However volunteers are still finding bases and remains from old cages/exhibits. The gorilla house/cage is still standing and is being repaired, the elephant barn is in the park with... (more)

j September 3, 2010 18:22:39 (EDT)

are the animal cages currently still up?

Concerned townie September 3, 2010 15:45:52 (EDT)

Wow the park has made press again, sadly not in the best light. Make sure to leave comments there also.

http://www.lowellsun.com/ci_15911503?IADID=Search-www.lowellsun.com-www.lowellsun.com#ixzz0yC5ouvnW

http://www.hudsonnh.gov/boards/selectmen/members

Concerned townie September 3, 2010 14:52:11 (EDT)

Grand opening news of Benson Park: The board of selectmen have decided unanimously against the Communications Sub-committee of the Benson Park advisory committee who is organizing the grand opening on Sept. 25th to have cake for all guest and only a small "fancy cake" for dignitaries as it will... (more)

\ September 3, 2010 14:33:30 (EDT)

Ref, Mark's post.
For more Info. on Disc Golf follow the link below:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disc_golf

Mark August 31, 2010 23:48:54 (EDT)

Can we put at Disc Golf Course in the park plans? I know I'm asking for plans pretty late. But it literally requires minimal start up costs (Trail making and Disc Golf Catchers on each "hole") and upkeep is virtually non existent. We could make it an activity for the Boy Scout troops, or even make... (more)

Lee M. Lavoie August 29, 2010 19:56:11 (EDT)

You will not see animals in cages, but you will see animals (deer, snakes, turtles, ground hogs,hawks,fish, cranes,ect.this is what my children and I have seen) some people have reported seeing a bald eagle. It is not the same park that we knew as kids , but to my children it is much better place.... (more)

Kathy Mc August 26, 2010 08:58:58 (EDT)

Wow...this is great! I can't wait to check it out!
I'm very happy that we can take our Pooches for a beautiful walk. Please everyone who walk you dogs...bring bags and clean up after them. Let's all do our part to keep the park clean and enjoyable for all!!!

Dana Sion August 26, 2010 08:09:31 (EDT)

Don't forget about the " Benson Park " grand opening celebration with cake and refreshments for all. We can't wait to see you at the greatest park the state has seen on Sat. September 25th @ 09:00, 23 Kimball Hill Rd Hudson NH 03051 USA.
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135444989810257

steve August 13, 2010 21:08:53 (EDT)

Black Bear

ann August 12, 2010 23:44:28 (EDT)

‎"Silent Auction" for a prized map/poster of Benson's Wild Animal Farm in 1980 kindly donated by Arthur Provencher (the last owner of Benson's)) to the Friends of Benson Park at Hudson's Old Home Days' celebration this weekend. At present the bid stands at $60 and will continue until Sunday... (more)

Pamela August 12, 2010 22:01:26 (EDT)

Does anyone remember the black bear that was at Bensons, early 80's? I remember going as a kid, I still have my souvenir bookmark, says Bensons Animal Park on the front and Bensons creed and dedication on the back. I think it came as part of the admission ticket. loved this place!

Steve August 12, 2010 20:16:03 (EDT)

Benson's has had a lot of press lately! Here's an article entitled Benson's Wild Animal Farm Revisited by Darren Garnick, at NHmnagazine.com. Also this article (more)

ric coltey August 11, 2010 14:57:17 (EDT)

there is not going to be any animals there?please e mail me back,without any animals why would they even bother????please e mail back i will be waiting for responce,thank you.rick c

Dana Sion August 10, 2010 21:12:36 (EDT)

Don't forget to come see The Friends of Benson Park at Hudson Old Home Days this week from Thurs. Aug 12th - Sunday Aug. 15th. We can't wait to have you stop by and learn what they great private non-profit company is doing for the future of Benson Park.

Dana Sion August 8, 2010 21:57:28 (EDT)

Louise, Yes we have a public clean-up event sheduled this month for the 21st of Aug. 2010 @ 09:00-14:30(2:30pm. Become come a park volunteer E-mail " volunteer@bensonpark.org " Below is quoted from the Benson Park Facebook page: " We still need all the volunteers we can get for our next... (more)

Dana Sion August 8, 2010 21:49:11 (EDT)

Liz, Below is something we have posted on the Benson Park page on FaceBook. Follow the link below to get a digital copy of the map that you can save an/or print. For the most up to date park details check in on the FaceBook page with over 5,800 fans. No park map/trail guides at the park... (more)