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Welcome to Veasey Memorial Park

Where nature gathers the community thrives.

Friends of Veasey Park brings people together to preserve, improve, and celebrate Veasey Memorial Park, a beloved natural refuge offering trails, wildlife, programs, and year-round adventures for all ages.
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  • A quiet stretch of forest, shoreline, and history in Groveland, cared for by the people who love it.
A place that belongs to everyone.

Veasey Memorial Park is a 47-acre conservation landscape of forest, fields, trails, wetlands, and freshwater shoreline along Johnson’s Pond. Open dawn to dusk and free to all, it offers space to walk, wonder, gather, and breathe.

Friends of Veasey Park is the volunteer nonprofit that helps this land thrive — caring for the park today while protecting it for generations to come.

Our Mission

Friends of Veasey Park exists to protect, enhance, and celebrate the natural and historic treasure of Veasey Memorial Park.

We are a volunteer-powered community dedicated to stewardship, education, and year-round programming that brings people closer to nature, to one another, and to the stories rooted in this land. Through hands-on care, thoughtful improvements, and inclusive events, we work to ensure Veasey remains a vibrant, accessible sanctuary for generations to come.

Your generosity keeps the wild alive.
Care for the land. Care for the community.

How We Care for This Place

Rewilding The Park
Hands-on care for trails, habitats, forests, and shoreline — from invasive species management to long-term ecological restoration.
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Programs & Activities

Seasonal gatherings, workshops, lectures, and creative programs that invite people of all ages to connect with nature and each other.

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Preservation & Improvement
Thoughtful investment in historic buildings, accessibility, and infrastructure — balancing respect for the past with the needs of today.
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Our programs and Activities

WELCOME TO THE PEOPLES' FOREST

The Veasey Forest is a vital natural area, home to diverse wildlife, birds, and pollinators, and enjoyed by thousands of visitors each year. Sections of the hillside have been overtaken by invasive, non-native vines, threatening the forest’s health. In partnership with Massachusetts Master Gardeners, Friends of Veasey Park is restoring approximately 9,000 square feet of forest to a resilient, self-sustaining native ecosystem.
Rewilding
  • Remove invasive, non-native plants harming the forest
  • Replant native trees, shrubs, and groundcover using the Miyawaki Method
  • Restore habitat for birds, pollinators, and local wildlife
  • Improve soil health and long-term ecosystem resilience
  • Engage the community through education and hands-on stewardship
  • Hiking on forest and meadow trails
  • Birdwatching & wildlife observation
  • Stargazing and night sky viewing
  • Fishing at Johnson’s Pond
  • Canoe & kayak access (car-top boats)
  • Snowshoeing
  • Sledding (seasonal)
  • Dog walking (leashed)
  • Picnicking
  • Environmental education programs
  • Nature learning for children and families
  • Habitat and ecosystem awareness
  • Native plant and forest education
  • Rewilding projects
  • Trail maintenance
  • Land and habitat stewardship
  • Invasive species control
  • Rewilding & forest restoration
  • Park clean-ups
  • Conservation projects
  • Guided nature walks
  • Seasonal park events
  • Community gatherings
  • Educational workshops
  • Volunteer days
  • Special programs hosted by Friends of Veasey Park
  • Historic building tours (when open)
  • Veasey House programs
  • Carriage house & cabin interpretation
  • Park history education
  • Preservation awareness events
  • Family-friendly park activities
  • Accessible trails and facilities
  • Inclusive community events
  • Youth-focused nature programs
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Upcoming Events
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26 June 2026

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Visit Veasey Park

Walk woodland trails. Picnic in the fields. Paddle the pond. Watch birds skim the water. Sled in winter. Stargaze when the sky clears.

Veasey Memorial Park is open daily from dawn to dusk, with free parking, seasonal restrooms, accessible facilities, and clearly marked trails.

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THANK YOU!

Thank you to all of the wonderful volunteers for helping us succeed in completely planting the rewilding areas of the People’s Forest at Veasey Park! We had perfect weather, lots of smiling faces (even while digging rock!), great food, and 160 seasoned & brand new gardeners from under 10 to over 80. A real community effort.
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