Greycourt State Park

Greycourt State Park is a roughly 6-acre park in Methuen, Massachusetts, preserving the remains of the Tenney estate surrounded by wooded trails. The site displays restored stone arches and pillars that reflect the original grandeur and architectural style of the mansion.

The original mansion was built in 1893 as Grey Court Castle in the French chateau style and served as the home of hat manufacturer Charles H. Tenney. A fire destroyed the structure in 1978, after which the ruins were preserved and converted into a public park.

The name Greycourt ties visitors to the grand estate's past and gives the park its sense of historical grounding. Walking through the grounds, you encounter reminders of how industrial wealth shaped New England's landscape and left physical traces for later generations to experience.

The park is accessible via a paved pathway that begins behind Methuen City Hall at 37 Pleasant Street, where parking is available. The woodland trails are straightforward to navigate, and comfortable walking shoes are recommended, especially after rain.

The former gatehouse of the estate is registered in the National Register of Historic Places, making it one of the few authentic original structures that remain from the complex. This small building gives visitors a glimpse of the everyday infrastructure that supported a wealthy household.

Location: Methuen

Operator: Commonwealth Of Massachusetts

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/lawrence-heritage-state-park

GPS coordinates: 42.72940,-71.18080

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:05