SHEEHAN-BASQUIL PARK

Amenities:  Baseball field, playground, swimming pool and skate park. 

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History of Sheehan-Basquil Park researched and written by: Catherine P. from Manchester Memorial High School Class of 2011.

Location:

Sheehan-Basquil Park is located on the corner of Maple Street and Auburn Street.

Facilities and amenities:

Sheehan-Basquil Park has a baseball field which serves as a recreational past-time. A playground is also located in the park where children can spend their time and play as they visit Sheehan-Basquil Park. A swimming pool is also a part of the recreational facilities at this park, so people of all ages can refresh themselves with a nice swim in the pool. Skating is a great recreation, which is why Sheehan-Basquil Park is accommodated with a skate-park where anybody can go and enjoy their visit with a nice fun skate.

Behind-the-name:

Capt. Jeremiah A. Sheehan was one of the two people that this park is named after. He was born on October 8^th, 1911 and died August 9^th, 1944 at the age of 32. He was killed in Normandy and buried in Brittany American Cemetery St. James, France.

PFC James H. Basquil, born on January 12^th, 1922 and died on November 12^th, 1944 after being wounded four days prior. He was in the 104^th Infantry Rect. 26^th Yankee division when he died from his injuries.