WESTFIELD – The new Beveridge Pavilion and Kitchen will make its formal debut to the public next month during an open house that will coincide with Stanley Park’s annual Mother’s Day Tea.
“With the anticipated completion of all legal processes soon, we will be holding our first event May 8 from 2-4 p.m.,” said Bob McKean, managing director, Stanley Park, noting plans include an open house, informational presentation, and official ribbon cutting ceremony.
“The open house is in conjunction with our Mother’s Day Tea as they will be our honored guests at this event,” said McKean. “We will be offering tours during the afternoon so that our patrons will be able to see what is available here in the new Beveridge Pavilion.”
With the recent snowfall, the park crew hit a bit of a snag but McKean knows they will hit their target of last-minute logistics to complete. The “punch list phase” includes new staging with handicapped ramp, upgrading the grass seating areas, completing the operational areas of the kitchen, improving the roadways, traffic pattern, and widening the parking areas, and finalizing all the security features.
The cost for the construction project is close to $1.8 million and McKean credits the generosity of the Frank Stanley Beveridge Family Foundation, several area businesses, organizations and many individual donors, for making the project become a reality.
“We are truly grateful to everyone who assisted us in this long-awaited endeavor,” said McKean.
Tours of the Beveridge Pavilion & Kitchen can be arranged by calling (413) 568-9312, ext. 100.
“We welcome individuals and groups to come and see the up-to-date facility that will be here for generations to come,” said McKean. “Many will be surprised as to what has been constructed for them to enjoy.”
McKean notes that the amenities available to individuals or groups that would like to rent the facility are “outstanding.”
“The kitchen is full service and needs to be seen to fully appreciate what is available,” said McKean.
McKean added that caterers and restaurant owners have visited the facility and are “very impressed.”
“They look forward to working with individuals or groups for their event,” said McKean.
For more information on Stanley Park, visit www.stanleypark.org.
