School & Educational Group Visits
Stanley Park welcomes school groups and educational visits as a way to connect students with nature, history, and the outdoors.
Please note the following guidelines:
- Self-Guided Visits Only: Stanley Park does not currently offer guided tours or staff-led educational programming.
- Advance Notice Required: All school groups must notify the Park Office in advance with:
- Date and time of visit
- Number of students and chaperones
- Number of buses or vehicles
- Chaperone Responsibility: Teachers and chaperones are responsible for supervising students at all times.
- Respect for the Park: As a private nonprofit park, we ask all groups to:
- Stay on marked trails
- Respect gardens, wildlife, and other visitors
- Leave no trash behind
- Educational Resources: We encourage teachers to:
- Use the park map available on our website
- Share Stanley Park videos and history with students prior to visiting
- Utilize optional activity guides (available upon request)
To schedule your visit, please contact the Park Office in advance at (413) 568‑9312 or by email, stanleypark@stanleypark.org.
Large Group or Event Reservations
What Qualifies as a Large Event?
Events that may require additional review include:
- High attendance gatherings
- Public events or ticketed events
- Events with vendors, amplified sound, or temporary structures
- Runs, walks, festivals, or large group functions
Application & Approval Process
All large events must:
- Submit a formal application (see Large Event Application below)
- Provide detailed plans including:
- Site layout
- Parking and traffic plan
- Security and emergency plan
- Waste management plan
- Food/vendor details
(These requirements are outlined in Sections B–E of the application )
Approval is not guaranteed and is based on operational impact and alignment with the park’s mission.
