By 1808Delaware

Nestled just east of Arbor Ridge Park near Downtown Powell, the 32-acre Bennett Farm has long been a quiet cornerstone of the community. For decades, sheep grazed peacefully across its fields, tended to by the Bennett family—a name synonymous with Powell’s agricultural past.

Now, with its 2024 purchase by the City of Powell for $6.25 million, the historic farmland is poised to become something more: a future gathering place for generations to come.


🏞️ What Comes Next? You Help Decide.

Bennett Farm Visioning Open House
📅 Tuesday, April 29
🕠 5:30–7:00 PM
📍 Powell Municipal Building

The City of Powell is inviting residents of all ages to take part in shaping what Bennett Farm will become. From winding trails and vibrant green spaces to a thoughtful memorial honoring the Bennett family legacy, the possibilities are wide open—and your voice matters.

At the Bennett Farm Visioning Open House, you’ll have the chance to:

  • Learn about the property’s history and potential
  • Share your vision for its transformation into a dynamic community park
  • Take part in interactive planning activities
  • Meet the team from MKSK, the firm working with the City to develop a new Parks Master Plan

And yes—this is a family-friendly event. Bring the kids, bring your ideas, and be a part of the conversation.


📜 Honoring the Past While Planning the Future

The farm’s story began decades ago with Willard Bennett, a lifelong resident who, along with his wife Marjorie, raised sheep on the land until his passing in 1991. Marjorie continued to care for the farm until her own passing in 2023 at age 97. Their dedication to the land is part of Powell’s identity, and the City intends to preserve that history as it builds toward the future.


🌳 A Park for the People

Bennett Farm is just one piece of a broader effort to reimagine Powell’s parks and public spaces. Through a collaborative Parks Master Plan process, the City and MKSK are gathering community feedback to ensure new developments reflect what Powell residents truly want—from nature trails and recreational amenities to preserved green space and cultural storytelling.


✅ Be There. Be Heard. Be Part of Powell’s Future.

This is your opportunity to take part in a once-in-a-generation project. Come ready to dream big, speak up, and help guide the transformation of Bennett Farm into a place that reflects the heart and soul of Powell.

📲 RSVP Here

To learn more about the Bennett Farm property and its visioning process, visit cityofpowell.us.


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