Park Hall was established by the Brooks family as a public trust in 1923, for the residents of Ben Lomond. The trust included Wilder Hall, the library and adjacent park. The park, library and Wilder Hall were later turned over to the county for lack of financial support.
The hall was built out of an old stable, and the stage was rolled on logs from the park across the street. The restrooms were in the adjoining building that once housed Ben Lomond's single fire cart. The painted fire cart's door, no more than 6' tall, can be seen on the right side of the hall. All residents that live within 1.5 miles are part owners of the hall. The ongoing business is carried on by an elected board of trustees. Meetings are open to the public. Dates for the meetings are posted on the outside of the hall and on this website. The trustees are elected for life. As members leave or retire they are replaced through voting by local residents. Anyone living within 1.5 miles is eligible to vote on membership to the board. Park Hall was once a local movie theater noted for its very hard seating. It has since become home to Little Peoples Reperatory Theater and Mountain Community Theater . Anyone is invited to plan their event by completing the Registration Form and mail to: P.O Box 1027, Ben Lomond, Ca 95005 For information call 831-252-6310 |
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