Est. 1885 · Wrentham, MA
Whiting's Pond. Pearl. Lake Pearl.
Nine generations of celebrations on the same lake: from a colonial mill pond to a 1910 dance pavilion to a 5,800-square-foot ballroom completed in 2024.
The Naming · 1885
“Renamed Lake Pearl Park in honor of his late daughter, Pearl.”
Baker William Enegren bought the property in 1885 and gave it the name it still carries today: a small, lasting tribute that has outlasted everything else.
A Timeline
From Whiting's Pond to The Belvedere.
Late 1600s
Whiting's Pond
The land is first recorded as Whiting's Pond. The Whiting family operates a mill on the water's edge, drawing on the lake's steady flow.
Mid-1800s
George's Park
The George family transforms the property into a recreational retreat: boating, lakeside picnics, and summer afternoons by the water.
1885
Lake Pearl Park
Baker William Enegren purchases the property and renames it Lake Pearl Park in honor of his late daughter, Pearl. The venue becomes celebrated for scenic pine groves, homemade coconut cakes, and ice cream made with ice harvested from the lake itself.
1910
A Place to Gather
The park expands to include a dance pavilion, dining hall, boats, a carousel, and early silent movies, drawing crowds from across New England.
1930s–40s
King Philip Ballroom
Lake Pearl becomes a major entertainment destination, hosting big-band acts in the King Philip Ballroom through the swing era.
1938
The Hurricane
The Great New England Hurricane reshapes the landscape. The property persists, rebuilt with care across the decades that follow.
1980s
An Event Destination
Lake Pearl transitions into one of the region's premier venues for weddings and corporate events, the foundation of what we are today.
1998
The Lorusso Family
The Lorusso family acquires the property, beginning the long renovation work and stewardship that define the venue today.
2024
The Belvedere
Third-generation Juliana Lorusso completes The Belvedere: a 5,800-square-foot ballroom with sweeping lake views, modern amenities, and a quiet promise that the next century of Lake Pearl celebrations starts here.
Plan Your Day
Let's talk about your day on the lake.
Tours by appointment, Tuesday–Sunday · Tue–Fri 10am–6pm · Sat–Sun 10am–5pm. Tell us a little about your event and we'll be in touch within 48 hours.