Bennett Park grand opening set for Oct. 5

Bennett Park grand opening set for Oct. 5

Millbrook’s Bennett Park’s eastern portion has been open for several weeks prior to the official grand opening on Oct. 5.

Photo by Nathan Miller

MILLBROOK — Celebrating completion of the first phase in the historic development of Bennett Park, a grand opening will be held on Sunday, Oct. 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the park. An official ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. on the Great Lawn.

The first phase has brought the creation of Millbrook’s largest public green space. The project is a major undertaking by the nonprofit Millbrook Community Partnership, whose president, Oakleigh Thorne, is expected to share plans for the rest of the project, including the Woodland Trail feature, now underway.

The project began in 2021 with the demolition of the imposing Bennett College buildings, deteriorated beyond saving.

“I am thrilled to have been a part of restoring the Bennett College campus to a place of beauty,” Thorne said in a statement on Wednesday, Sept. 24. “It was truly sad to watch its slow deterioration over the years, and our hope is that Bennett Park becomes a spot for our community to enjoy for many generations to come.”

The grand opening will welcome all residents and their families, along with visitors. There will be souvenirs, refreshments and children’s activities.

Bennett Park is located at 7-9 Bennett Common Way. Additional event parking will be found on Carroll Boulevard off of Franklin Avenue.

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