WESTFIELD – This coming Wednesday will mark the 68th Anniversary of the opening of Stanley Park. In order to commemorate the years of hard work, Stanley Park will be hosting a Founders Day luncheon for the entire staff.
The Stanley Park staff members will gather together for lunch on Wednesday and take a short pause to reflect and thank the past employees of Stanley Home Products who helped start Stanley Park.
Frank Beveridge started Stanley Home Products in 1931, and then later established Stanley Park in 1949, consisting of 25 acres at the time. Stanley Park now totals over 300 acres of trails, woods, picnic areas, recreational facilities, and gardens. Stanley Park remains a private park that is open to the public and operates on donations from the public.
“What we try to do is pay respect for everyone who worked for Stanley Home and Products back then,” said Bob McKean, the Stanley Park Managing Director.
Just a few days later, another event is taking place at Stanley Park to show appreciation for the Stanley Home Product employees who created it all. On August 19, Stanley Park will host the 7th Annual Stanley Home Products Reunion. Past employees and current Stanley Park workers will have lunch together. According to McKean, around 75 former employees are expected to attend.
“That’s something that we pay honor to all of them,” said McKean. “I want to pay respect to the people that helped get us to where we are.”
If anyone wants further information about the upcoming events at Stanley Park, call the office at 413-568-9312.
