Mrs. Stock's Park

Winona

In 2003, Hillsdale City Council unanimously approved the organization of a committee to look at restoring Mrs. Stock's Park.  Under the care and vision of then Councilmember MaryAnne MacRitchie, the Mrs. Stock's Park Committee has continued to renovate and enhance the the park in a grand effort to return it to its original state of splendor.

Located at 120 E. Bacon in downtown Hillsdale, Mrs. Stock's Park serves as a summer venue for weddings, gatherings, or simply a quiet place of contemplation.
The Park is home to the Summer Concerts Series held annually during the month of July.  The concert series is free to all and provides a variety of musical entertainment.  Mrs. Stock's Park is also a gathering place within walking distance for free movies provided to the community by the Board of Public Utilities throughout the summer.
 
Mrs. Stock's Park showcases the MaryAnne MacRitchie Pavilion available for rent by the public for weddings, gatherings of all kinds, as well as musical and theatrical performances.  This park  boasts beautiful award winning gardens and landscaping created  and maintained by the Hillsdale Garden Club. In addition, the restored pond, fountains and bridge are highlights of the park as it is returned to its original beauty.  Most recently, the park has been completely fenced with rod iron fencing adding to its charm and sense of seclusion from the bustle of the Downtown District.
 
Nestled into one of the flowerbeds you will find a sundial created by Quincy Metalworking Artist, Joel Sanderson.  This sculpture is accompanied by " Winona", a lifesize sculpture by local artist Heather Tritchka  depicting Winona, daughter of Native American  Indian Cheif Baw Beese of the Potowatamee tribe native to Hillsdale.
 

History of Mrs. Stock's Park

Reservations available for your special occasion.

For more information on the Mrs. Stock's Park project, or to make a contribution to the project, please contact:

Mrs. Stock's Park Committee
c/o City of Hillsdale
97 North Broad Street
Hillsdale, MI 49242
Office (517) 437-6457
Fax (517) 437-6448

Gifts and contributions to the Mrs. Stock's Park Committee are tax deductible.

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Park Gate
Bemcj
Ceiling
MaryAnne MacRitchie Pavilion
Purple Flowers
Fence View
Red Flowers
pavilion