ABOUT THE PROJECT
Proposed Features & Amenities
The Vision
Create a space that connects residents, supports our youth,
and maintains Bennington's small-town charm
Fast Facts
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50-acre park and athletic complex located in the heart of Bennington between 156th Street and Bennington Road
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Intended to be used year-round and by all ages and abilities
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Named for longtime Bennington residents, the Neumeyer family, who farmed the land and donated a portion to the city
Athletic
Fields
Seven full-size multipurpose fields can be flexibly arranged to accommodate multiple sports and levels of play.
Ample
Parking
Two large lots and four smaller off-street areas provide parking for nearly 800 vehicles.
Gathering
Spaces
Elevated above the floodway, this area could boast a playground, event lawn or splash pad - and possibly an indoor fieldhouse/rec center in the future.
Outdoor Recreation
Extensive walking trails and landscaping are woven throughout the complex.
Project Partners
Neumeyer Farm is being delivered as a true public-private partnership - the largest in the city's history.
City of
Bennington
Project Owner
Bennington
Community Foundation
Fundraising Lead
Bennington
Soccer Club
Operations & Maintenance
Bennington
Youth Football
Operations & Maintenance