Lowell Heritage State Park

Lowell Heritage State Park is a 60-acre area along the Merrimack River with exhibits about industrial history and a network of historic canals from textile mills. Paths cross the grounds, allowing visitors to walk through the factory structures and see the waterways that once powered production.

The area was established in 1974 and formed the basis for creating Lowell National Historical Park in 1978, which was meant to protect the industrial story. This early effort to preserve the site helped save the region's unique textile landscape from decay.

The name and layout reflect the industrial textile past that shaped both the city and its communities. People today use the waterways and paths as places to remember and understand the lives of the factory workers who arrived from many different countries.

The park can be reached through several entry points along Pawtucket Boulevard, with free parking near the Rynne Bathhouse and Market Mills. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the best way to explore is on foot.

The grounds include a boat ramp and the Sampas Pavilion, where summer concerts happen with historic waterways as a backdrop. These events blend current entertainment with the historical setting of the place.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1974

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

GPS coordinates: 42.64240,-71.35530

Latest update: December 12, 2025 09:04