The Friends of
Benson Park, Inc.

P. O. Box 91

Hudson, NH    

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Logo by Wyvern A. Smith

We are the fundraising arm of Benson Park.

FoBP Inc. is an independent non-profit charitable trust dedicated to supporting Benson Park.

The Benson Park Advisory Committee of the Town of Hudson, NH was created to convert the site of the former Benson's Wild Animal Farm of Hudson, New Hampshire into a passive recreational park that all residents of New Hampshire may enjoy.

Among other things, the Friends of Benson Park, Inc., web site has the history of New Hampshire's only zoo from the founder Mr. John T. Benson through the latest owner, Mr. Arthur J. Provencher.

Three history books have been written on Benson's Wild Animal Farm. "Remembering Benson's Wild Animal Farm" (1998) and "Benson's Wild Animal Farm" (Feb. 2011) by Bob Goldsack from Nashua, NH with another "Benson's Wild Animal Farm" (May 2010) by Lynne Ober from Hudson, NH.

The board of the Friends of Benson Park, Inc., meets once each month to discuss various issues in funding and upkeep for the park.

Many historical buildings are being renovated, including the gorilla cage, the elephant barn, and the shoe.

Come check out the park, it is becoming more beautiful every day. Please, consider becoming a member or volunteering as part of park maintenance as the park is a work-in-progress.

Benson Park is one of the largest parks in New England at 165+ acres with 9/11 Memorial, a playground, historical buildings, trails, ponds and a lake, picnic areas and beautiful landscapes for visitors.

Benson Park
27 Kimball Hill Road
Hudson, NH 03051.

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Benson Park
Brochure



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The American Chestnut Tree
has been planted in Benson Park.


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The American Chestnut Tree

Playground
in Benson Park
September, 2011



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9/11 Memorial
in Benson Park
September 11, 2011



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A mural for
Benson Park
Gorilla Cage
Approved by
Board of Selectmen


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Friends of
Benson Park at events.


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The Friends of Benson Park, Inc. at event

Click here:
for the Sept. 25th, 2010 GRAND OPENING photos

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for facts about Benson's Wild Animal Park

The logo of Benson's Wild Animal Farm - Closed 1987 as New England PlayWorld
See former Benson's Animal Farm owner Arthur Provencher interviewed on New Hampshire Chronicle
(Note: If you have a slow internet connection or just need to let the video "catch up", press the "pause" button and wait a bit. The video runs 8:05.)
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Youth T-Shirts
Embroidered by
Paul and Louise Lacasse


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Fine custom embroidered clothing by Paul and Louise Lacasse

Ken Matthews, Webmaster

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