Mark Nelson May 29, 2010 22:05:51 (EDT)

Had a great time walking through the park today and matching current spots to old memories. So great to be able to be back in that space again. The volunteers have done an outstanding job with the site, and I think the new Benson Park is going to be a great destination for families and hikers to... (more)

Lynne Ober May 29, 2010 19:56:15 (EDT)

A small, but happy crowd walked through the park today. It is now officially open.

Bob May 29, 2010 18:14:01 (EDT)

Being a child in the 50's and living in MA our one great family summer adventure was going to Benson's. Going to NH was like going to the moon. We had no car and used to borrow my grandfather's Chevy. My mother was the only woman in the family who drove. My mother and aunt between them had... (more)

Susan Morin May 29, 2010 15:08:00 (EDT)

To: Steve,

Just wonder if the totem pole and lion status be stored ? Some of friends asked.

Thank you,
Sincerely,
Susan M.

Lisa M. May 27, 2010 19:51:11 (EDT)

I feel like this is deja vu...my family and I had been talking about Benson's the other day...so many wonderful memories.

How does one become a volunteer and lend a hardworking hand to this wonderful venture? I'd love to be part of the cleanup/restoration efforts.

Curious May 27, 2010 10:56:10 (EDT)

I just found this site and also one for the Friends of Bensons. Why is there so much talk of volunteers on this site and their hard work. On the Friends of Bensons, there is no mention of volunteers only town workers and a small blip about the history. I thought Bensons had years of history. Just... (more)

Steve May 26, 2010 11:53:44 (EDT)

We made the cover of NHPR.org this week.

Lynne Ober May 26, 2010 05:56:20 (EDT)

The Friends of Benson Park, a private, non-profit corporation, has plans to hold its first membership drive at the Benson Park opening Saturday, May 19. The Friends of Benson Park formed after discussions about funding. With the boundaries imposed by state law on town budgets, it was felt... (more)

Jena May 22, 2010 14:27:28 (EDT)

Bret, Would you please drop me an email? I'm organizing a local (Nashua area) group for people to get together with their dogs - an extension of the Nashua Tweetup crowd - and would LOVE to have our first event at Benson's! I have faint memories of the place as a kid but still have a change... (more)

cheryl May 21, 2010 14:48:41 (EDT)

There's a picture on this website of the elephants having fun playing in the pond. The caregivers of the 80's seemed alot more in tune to what was best for the animals, unlike what was happening in the 60's and early 70's.

I find comfort in that !

Bret May 21, 2010 12:38:22 (EDT)

Sure are a few 'angry' people writing into here lately. From what I know, recall and experienced - there was a very dedicated hard working staff working to care for the animals at Bensons. Enhancing exhibits, displays and eductional information was always an ongoing process. Though, never to... (more)

sharon J secovich May 19, 2010 15:35:36 (EDT)

Thank God Benson's Wild Animal Farm is no longer a zoo. I remember the elephants chained by their feet in a stark cement/concrete building rocking back and forth, back and forth.

A sick sick way for us humans to entertain ourselves and to "educate" our children.

Dana Sion May 19, 2010 15:15:38 (EDT)

Yes thank you Harry. "Benson Park" passive recreational area is not open yet. For the upcoming clean up day on Sat the 22nd of May the entrance closer to Bush hill road will be the correct location for people to meet for the clean up and park in the available area or drive past the gate and park... (more)

Harry Schibanoff May 19, 2010 01:31:37 (EDT)

The correct address for the park is currently 27 Kimball Hill Road. This is the handicapped parking area, but a new address will soon be issued for the general park entrance. For Saturday's Clean Up, the handicapped area will still be available for general parking. On May 29th, it will be... (more)

Dana Sion May 18, 2010 16:42:42 (EDT)

Have you made it to any of the " Benson Park " Clean up days?........ Don't miss your *last chance* before the park officially opens to the general public. Join us at " Benson Park " passive day use recreational area at 24 Kimball Hill Road Hudson, NH. Saturday the 22nd of May 2010 from... (more)

cheryl May 17, 2010 19:47:43 (EDT)

Hi Noelle,

DITTO !

Sam May 17, 2010 19:08:36 (EDT)

I work for a local hotel and I def have fond memories of visiting Benson's as a child. I am trying to keep tabs to see when Benson's will re-open so I can help promote it some where I work. We see lots of families with children passing through during the summer and they are always looking for... (more)

Darren Garnick May 17, 2010 15:09:47 (EDT)

WANTED: YOUR CHILDHOOD PHOTOS OF BENSON'S ANIMAL FARM! I am a writer for New Hampshire Magazine writing a tribute to Benson's and would love to hear from people who have funny stories and pictures from their childhood. Please contact me at darrengarnick@gmail.com as soon as possible (Latest... (more)

Noelle May 17, 2010 14:55:16 (EDT)

Does anyone know what happened to these elephants? They all deserved to be at this sanctuary after Benson's closed. Even when I was little it upset me to see the way these animals were kept chained to the floors and other animals were kept in such small cages with nothing of interest there for... (more)