What's NEW?
New Benson Park Self Guided Virtual WalkNTour!
The Benson Park Store is *OPEN* for the season starting April 2nd 2021
The Benson Park Store is *OPEN* for the season starting April 2nd 2021
This Self-Guided Smart Phone tour includes a narration by:
John T. Benson
as you explore the park and learn some of it’s history as the world renowned “Benson’s Wild Animal Farm”.
Just download the " WalkNTours " app to your phone, register, pay and download the tour.
Proceeds go to the Friends of Benson Park and our mission to build and operate the
“Benson’s Wild
Animal Farm Museum”
in the Elephant barn which will showcase over 60 years of memorabilia and
educational exhibits.
See you at park!
Friends of Benson Park
The Benson Park Store is *OPEN* for the season starting April 2nd 2021
The Benson Park Store is *OPEN* for the season starting April 2nd 2021
The Benson Park Store is *OPEN* for the season starting April 2nd 2021
Benson Park:
The park store is OPEN for the season as of April 2nd 2021.
Open noon-4pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday weather permitting!
featuring Hershey's Ice Cream Novelties, ice cold drinks, hats, shirts, toys, comic books, snacks, Benson's Wild Animal Farm history books and more!
Could You Lend Us a Hand With Construction?
The Benson Park Store is *OPEN* for the season starting April 2nd 2021
Could You Lend Us a Hand With Construction?
The Friends of Benson Park, Inc. Would Love Your Help!
We are a 100% volunteer operated non-profit, that receives no government funding.
We Support Benson Park while also renovating the former Elephant Barn to become a museum.
All construction is done by volunteers and we could really use your help from "handymen" to trades professionals.
Please E-mail us at: INFO@FriendsOfBensonPark.org
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will enable us to meet our goal to open the Benson's Wild Animal Farm Museum and improve Benson Park.
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About Us
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Dana Morin-Sion - Store Manager
Deb Federico
Jim Leach
John Leone, Chairman/President johnl.FoBP@gmail.com
Karen McLavey, Treasurer info@friendsofbensonpark.org
Mike Carrafiello info@friendsofbensonpark.org
Natalie Newell, Secretary natalien.FoBP@gmail.c
Dana Morin-Sion - Store Manager
Deb Federico
Jim Leach
John Leone, Chairman/President johnl.FoBP@gmail.com
Karen McLavey, Treasurer info@friendsofbensonpark.org
Mike Carrafiello info@friendsofbensonpark.org
Natalie Newell, Secretary natalien.FoBP@gmail.com
Richard Tassi - Renovation Manager/Architect info@friendsofbensonpark.org
Other Contacts
Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
Our History
Board of Trustees
Our History
FoBP’s mission is to preserve the legacy of the once famous “Benson’s Wild Animal Farm” by renovating the Elephant Barn at Benson Park, into a museum which will house memorabilia and provide educational opportunities to the community. FoBP will accomplish this mission through volunteerism, fundraising, and the promotion of Benson Park.
Our Partners
