The beautiful environs of Bennett Park in Hibbing have been enjoyed by generations. The history of the park and its changes through the years adds to an appreciation for it today.
So many people have wonderful memories and stories about the park. Whether it was a certain baseball game, a family reunion, a musical play performed or a band concert enjoyed, Bennett Park has been the scene of many a memorable event.
People may not know it, but at Bennett Park there once was a zoo. Hibbing schoolteachers who share Hibbingâs history with their students often say childrenâs eyes light up at stories about the zoo. When the classes enjoy an end-of-the-year picnic in Bennett Park, students will again ask about the zoo.