Veasey Memorial Park
Welcome to Veasey Memorial Park, the largest public park
in the town of Groveland, Massachusetts.
Veasey is many things to so many people. We are a nature preserve with many wonderful animals, plants, insects and birds; an historical site with original features recalling days past, and a recreation area with forest, fields, nature trails and access to Johnson's Pond for year-round fun and relaxation.
We are best known as a versatile function facility - rain or shine. Our main building has a variety of nice rooms available to rent for parties, meetings, classes, or entertainment - at modest prices. The income from your patronage is directly re-invested in our operation to maintain our long-term viability.
Upcoming Discovery Series for Kids- check here
Seeking New Caretaker- MORE INFO
Winter Festival - Check HAPPENINGS PAGE
Rental Information
BusinessMeetings
Veasey Park offers several small and large spaces that is perfect for meetings, conferences, team building, or retreats
Private Party Rentals
The buildings at Veasey Park offer many solution to your private space needs. With five separate rental spaces, the facility lends itself naturally to many types of events. Our onsite kitchens allow for you to bring in your own food or caterer. If you are looking for a small space for your 30 person get together or need a home for you 300 person family reunion, we can accommodate it here at Veasey.
Business Pilot Program
Veasey may be perfect for your start up! Please check for more information
Weddings
Veasey Park offers a nice alternative for couples who are....
.....considering having their wedding in a unique location
.....considering both indoor and outdoor space options
.....looking for custom packages from do it yourself to full planning
Host-a-Class
We are looking for individual interested in our HOST-A-CLASS program. People who would like to teach a class, skill, or craft.
Ideas Welcome!
More Info...
Happenings
WINTER FESTIVAL
1pm- 5pm
1pm Bagnall School Performance
2:00 Curious Creatues
Face Painting & Crafts
Hot drinks & Treat
Free Shuttle to Veasey from
St Patrick Church or St James church
Everything FREE!
Current Groups meeting at Veasey
NECC Enrichment Series for Adults
Contact Mary Shattuck for more information:
mshattuck_necc.mass.edu | 978-556-3837
North Shore Amatuer Astonomers
Groveland VFW
Groveland Activities Committee
Groveland Recreation Committee
Groveland Conservation Commission
Grace Point Mother's Group
Elwin Designs
Little Scientists
Langley Adams Library
Pentucket Superintendants Office
Check our ongoing calendar for information on
Classes, Meetings, & Workshop's
including sign up and pricing.
Happenings Newsletter
Visit Us
From Rt 95:
Take Exit 54 onto Rt 133 / Georgetown, Follow through downtown Georgetown,
Enter into Groveland (road turns into Salem Street)
Take left at Tea Garden and Groveland Gas ( still Salem Street )
Follow for about 1. 3 miles, Take left onto Washington Street
Veasey is about a 1/2 mile up after large hill on right,
After large hill on right, take right up long driveway to Veasey Park.
If you have past Ingaldsby Farms, you have gone too far.
From Rt 495:
Take the Haverhill exit for Rt 125 Ward Hill.
Bear left off connector ramp and continue to follow RT 125 through Bradford
At the Bradford Common bear right. (this small street is called Church Street)
Take right onto Salem Street
Follow Salem Street past Bradford Ski & Carter's Ice Cream.
Continue to follow street and take right at Price-Rite Auto onto Washington Street . Veasey is about a 1/2 mile up after large hill on right,
Main Parking:
As you go up long driveway, the MAIN PARKING AREA is on the right hand side, continue up stone stairs to main buildings
Upper Parking:
For the elderly, disabled or Drop off Only! All able people should use MAIN LOT
201 Washington Street
Groveland, Ma 01834
Contact Us
As a small non-profit, the park office is only open part time by appointment. Please contact us via email (or phone) with rental inquries including the contact infromation, approx # of people, date (s) , and type of event/ class.
Name:
For all information regarding rentals, please contact:
office_veaseypark.org
For all other business including, press, happenings,
host-class, etc contact:
Events Manager -Megan Whithed
megan_veaseypark.org
Veasey Parkis overseen by the Conservation Commission
and managed by the
Veasey Management Committee.
Michael Dempsey - Chairman
Pam Blaquiere - Committee Member
Claire Walsh - Committee Member
Jennifer Rogers- Committee Member
Janice Lydon- Committee Member
Tim Collins - Caretaker
Megan Whithed- Events Manager
201 Washington Street Groveland, Ma 01834
978.521.9345
Email:
Subject:
Message:
Ongoing Art Series
Current Artist Past Artist
Duration:
Typically, we would like the art to stay up for 6 - 8 weeks.
The Space:
The Boardroom is used primarily for meetings but is home to classes and private parties. The space is generally not rented for children’s birthday parties or events where the primary guest is children. The room offers adjustable lighting and has a large conference table with wooden chairs.
We are involved with a restoration of a Parlor Grand Piano. The piano is covered in an off white cover. Work may be displayed on top of the piano.
Additional viewing:
The building is kept locked. If someone would like to see your work, they may make an appointment with Megan, (usually need about a days notice) or you may be provided with the key to show the work. Please remember that the room is frequently in use, so please try to check ahead to see if the space is scheduled for use.
Open House:
Although certainly encouraged as an opportunity to expose your work., artists who decide to do an open house will be soley resposible for providing the food and beverage .Alcohol may NOT be served during the open house unless a liquor license has been issued from the town. Additionally, the park will assit with some marketing of the open house but can not be solely responsible . Scheduling the open house is subject to the Park's event schedule.
Hanging the Art work:
An artist has donated funding for picture handing molding.
On certain occasions, artist panels may be available for use.
Press / Press Release:
The park will work with the artist and combine marketing efforts to create interest and exposure for the work as well as the Open House.
The park will:
--- Compose a Press Release that will be sent to local papers including the West Newbury News, Eagle Tribune and The Globe.
--- The park will add a page to their website, www.veaseypark.org to include any promo literature that artist has as well as any scanned work.
In return, we would like the artist to:
--- Send a bio /resume / artist statement for the purposes
of the press release /website
--- Artist will sign a waiver.
--- Utilize any personal mailing / email lists that they have built up and conducting an email blast / traditional mailing etc
Blog.....or is it a newsletter?
As an ongoing effort to create exposure for the park and all the wonderfull things that happen here.....
VeaseyPark Blog / Newsletter
This blog is also newsletter, please feel free to email megan_veaseypark.org
to be included in any future emails
Volunteer
The upkeep of Veasey's buildings, grounds, trails and wildlife is an enormous undertaking. Veasey welcomes volunteers of all age and skill levels. A few example are (but not limited to):
OFFICE HELP: We are looking for help in the Veasey office weekly . Returning phone calls, giving tours and other general help.
FLYER HELP: We are looking for mobile individuals who would be interested in helping with putting up flyers around town & the surrounding area.
PLANT LOVER: We have received several wonderful plant donations. NOW, we need a person who would like to ensure they re getting the attention they deserve.
GROUNDS HELP: Do you miss tinkering around in a yard? Well we have 47 acres that need attending too. From small projects to large, any help is welcome.
Friends of Veasey Park-
Contact 978.521.9345 and leave a message in their mailbox
Groveland Tax Incentive Program:
The Town of Groveland’s Assessors’ office funds $5,000 per year to assist 10 Groveland seniors reduce their real estate taxes. Exchange hours are worked for an abatement on ¼ of their real estate tax bill. Contact Groveland's COA
at (978) 372-1101
Donation Wish List-
With 47 acres of conservation land, the Park is rich with flourshing wild life, marked trails, and access to Johnson's Pond. The private setting makes it ideal for a picnic, bird watching or your private event.
Facilities
Playground
Picnic Tables
Marked Trails
Biking
Benches
Dogs on Leash
Nesting Boxes
Seasonal Bird Species
A brief history...
One hundred years ago, a wealthy local industrialist, Mr. Arthur D. Veasey, who made his fortune right here in his extensive “Groveland Mills” built a quaint but stylish bungalow and several outbuildings atop
a remote hilltop in Groveland, as a getaway for his family. Mr. Veasey and his family had wonderful times gardening, hunting, fishing in Johnson’s Pond, as well as playing tennis and riding horses.
Mr. Veasey also operated a small dairy farm on the property.
Through a series of subsequent owners, most notably the Catholic Church, the estate expanded into a 15,000 square foot main building, and now only four nearby dwellings remain. Many local residents and visitors speak of the good times they had at “Camp Fatima”, which the Little Missionary Sisters of Charity ran here for many years. In remembrance of the earlier days, our hill, on which people still sled the winter blues away is still known as “Nun’s Hill”.
In 1996, interested residents of our town, with help from many other people and organizations purchased the property, which is to remain forever a 47-acre conservation property and town park for the use of all residents.
The main building is available to rent for parties, meetings, and other functions at modest prices. The income from this is invested in the upkeep of the buildings & grounds as well as the the Park's viability.
Veasey Memorial Park | 201 Washington Street Groveland, Ma 01834 | 978.521.9345 | www.veaseypark.org | all rights reserved Earmark Consulting copyright 2009
