Kari-Lynn December 22, 2012 13:33:15 (EDT)

Can you PLEASE tell me where i can buy one of the books about benson parks history? They sold out at showtime computers yesterday!! :( please email me!

david December 18, 2012 16:17:01 (EDT)

what ever happen to the trailer that looked like a half red wood tree

paul desrosiers December 7, 2012 08:11:54 (EDT)

Hi I would like you to know that in 1958 we were married in West Warwick Rhode Island we went to benson wild animal farm for our honeymoon at that time we bought a beautiful case with case from you people I lost my wife August 3, 2011 we were married 55 years now what I have is all our love letters in this box we bought from you people we had a beautiful time there thanks so much I have nice memories
sincerely Paul DeRosier's and Margaret DeRosier's

Abba November 2, 2012 12:52:56 (EDT)

My grandfather worked at Benson's around the mid 60's to early 70's. His name was Pink Madison. He was an elephant trainer. I remember I would spend the day running around the park and at showtimes I'd have to meet him back at the elephant barn to check in, and then ride Liz into the arena. Great memories! Can't wait to see the park now!

DANA SION October 24, 2012 21:58:45 (EDT)

For more Info. on weddings at Benson Park and other large group activities please view the form at the link below or
contact Dave Yates at the Hudson, NH Recreation Department
(603) 880-1600

http://www.hudsonnh.gov/docs/ben/ben-Usage-Form.pdf

DANA SION October 24, 2012 21:54:01 (EDT)

Nope, sadly the stone camels are not on site. Perhaps someone will donate them back one day.

Bret October 14, 2012 11:45:52 (EDT)

Hard to believe it has been 25 years since the closing and final auction days of Bensons. Time flies. The memories were great. Human and Animal Friends made, even better. Glad the place has come to serve its family friendly purpose of today. Thanks to all those that made it work and happen.

Ginny Ford October 13, 2012 16:22:51 (EDT)

are the stone camels still on site??

Michael Morin September 9, 2012 08:27:40 (EDT)

Has anyone seen a photo(s) of the R/C Car or Boat areas?

Marie September 7, 2012 10:47:40 (EDT)

I am photo scrapbooking, and just did a photo page of us kids at Benson's back in the late 50's and early 60's, but couldn't remember where it was, so just looked it up. Happy to hear it's being revitilized, I had a photo of the shoe, but can't seem to locate it now. ;)

Kim Rick September 5, 2012 09:48:57 (EDT)

Hi I want to say I love the great new upkeep of the park and it brought back so many fond memories. I have a questune, would the planning board allow a wedding at Benson? My niece wants to get married in a beautiful outdoor and not have outragous prices to do it. I was wondering if that could be done and we would make a small donation to the park or you could give us a price. The reception would also be great to have but I am not sure if you would allow that and they would like to have a DJ. Even just to have the wedding there may be special because of the lovely flowers and plants you all have taken care of and planted. Please call me and let me know what you think of this idea. I bet the photos would be other people in to want functions there and it could help with upkeep costs for beautiful park.
Please call Kim at 603-437-6131

Michael Keeys Tilley September 4, 2012 15:51:24 (EDT)

I am sorry to hear that you closed. I had some GREAT times as a child at the park.

steve (webmaster) September 4, 2012 12:41:57 (EDT)

I removed a posting from T.B. I remind our participants: feel free to express your opinions, but personal attacks will not be tolerated on this message board.

CCohen September 3, 2012 10:36:54 (EDT)

Would anyone have information about Carl Neuffer, a family friend, who worked with elephants in Benson's.
Also Fefe Pellitier left a message in 2008 asking for a picture of her uncle Joe Arcaris. I tried to write her at the email address mentioned, but it is no longer correct. If anyone knows how to contact her please let her know that she could contact me at the above email address.

Nancy Morin August 5, 2012 07:20:02 (EDT)

I am so sorry to hear of your closing, my parents,grandparents,Aunts and Uncles have always gone to your Park. I have gone to see you all since I was a child. Now at 41 years of age I was going to bring my own family. You will be deeply missed:(

Cassandra Horton July 31, 2012 16:37:05 (EDT)

I am intrested in working with animals and I was hoping maybe you could help.

Geoffrey James July 22, 2012 11:03:14 (EDT)

Anyone, like Trevor, who jumps to profanity and abuse on an online forum of this kind is, at best, deranged and, at worst, completely lacking in the ability to conduct a civilized discourse. I feel deeply sorry for anybody who is forced deal with somebody, like Trevor, who has no manners and a short fuse.

Stephanie July 21, 2012 15:58:42 (EDT)

Ive been to Bensons park several times over the past few months, I have completly fell in love with this place! Everything about it is interesting and exciting. I hope that with the support of volunteers and help from the community that one day this place could reopen as a visitation center, where they are able to charge just a few dollars from each person to make the upkeep happen. It looks fantastic. Also it would be very cool if there was a way to host an event a town bbq where everyone can participate in buying food etc .. if anyone knows anything on how abouts to contact about events etc that would be great! This park would be awesome for halloween time as well , maybe getting all the children to do a trick or treating thing at each spot that use to have animals etc. I love this park and only want to keep seeing it get better and better!!

Kryssylynn July 11, 2012 14:18:24 (EDT)

Can I bring my dog (on a leash of course) to Benson's on any day at any time to walk the trails? I have not been since it has re-opened and I heard you can walk the trails with pets. Just want to check before we go there.

Thanks