Veasey
MemoriaL
P A R K
201 Washington St.
Groveland, Ma 01834
978.521.9345
Historic special event building sitting on a 47
acre parcel of conservation
land overseen by Groveland's Conservation Commission.
History
In 1963, The Little Missionary Sisters of Charity cared for the space,
sheltering adult women with special needs. In 1995, the sisters ended
their mission in Groveland. The Catholic Church decided to sell the
property at this time. The Town of Groveland, eager to protect the land
for recreational and open space use, expressed interest in the property
and began negotiations to purchase it.
The acquisition of the park was a significant event for the Town of
Groveland. The purchase banded a group of residents together to
accomplish the task and empower others to view the importance of open
space to the town. This was the first open space purchase for the town.
In 1996, Veasey became the first conservation property and park in town
giving a focal point for civic events and recreation while serving the
needs of many non-profit organizations. The park uses all funds
generated from rentals and events to maintain the park and it's
buildings.
The property is largely a glacial drumlin and has a variety of
wildlife habitats including meadow, marsh, forest, and upland.