Stanley Park Project With Kelsey's Philosophy Stanley Park: Addressing community needs.

"Stanley Park was made possible because thousands were interested in doing something worthwhile for their fellow man" according to its founder Frank Stanley Beveridge (What's new at Stanley Park, 2012, Stanley Park). Stanley Park is located on twenty-five acres in Westfield, Massachusetts. It is open to the public although it is not funded or run by the city or state. It is a private, not-for-profit facility (What's new at Stanley Park, 2012, Stanley Park). The park is largely supported by the Beveridge Family Foundation, donations from the community, membership fees, and fees from events such as weddings, sporting events and photo shoots (FAQs, Stanley Park, 2012). Charges for these events, depending upon the size, timing and type of event, range from $75-$300 (Schedule of fees, Stanley Park, 2012).

Stanley Park serves the community by providing opportunities for residents to participate in music and educational programs as well as cultural activities. On the park's expanse are trails,...

Beveridge, a Canadian businessman who made his fortune as director of sales for the Fuller Brush Company intended the park to serve multiple functions, which is why it also encompasses wildlife sanctuary. There is also a historic area to teach the community about the past, including "a Colonial Pond area with an orchard, working mill and waterwheel, an old town meeting house, carriage shed and blacksmith shop, and arched bridges all with a backdrop of flowering azaleas and rhododendron" (Frank Stanley Beveridge, 2012, Stanley Park).
Upcoming scheduled events run a wide gamut, from musical programs; sing-a-longs and educational programs for children; nature walks; walks specifically designed for persons in wheelchairs; gardening workshops; to educational programs for children with titles like 'Nature Detectives' and 'Little Picassos' (Stanley Park brochure, 2012, Stanley Park). There is even a home improvement dry-walling workshop. Thus, the interests of people with many different needs and aptitudes are served…