Lake Quannapowitt, Wakefield

Name: Lake Quannapowitt
Address: Wakefield, United States

#1 among attractions in Wakefield

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Lake

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Lake Quannapowitt a lake in Wakefield, Massachusetts named for Quonopohit, the Naumkeag Native American who signed a deed to the town that would become Wakefield in 1686. It is one of two large lakes in Wakefield, the other being the man-made Crystal Lake. Lake Quannapowitt is a popular setting for walkers, joggers, bikers, and in-line skaters off Route 128 in Middlesex County. It is the site of many organized races from 5Ks to Ultra Marathons. Since 1992, Friends of Lake Quannapowitt is an organization that has worked to fulfill its goal of promoting public awareness and providing long-term protection and enhancement of Lake Quannapowitt and its environs. Large amounts of tar were found in the lake some years ago. The lake is emptied by the Saugus River. ()

Elevation: 79 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°30'54"N, 71°4'43"W

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Wakefield (West Side)Wakefield United States

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Day trips

Lake Quannapowitt – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lakeside Cemetery Chapel, Church–Lafayette Streets Historic District, Meeting House of the Second Parish in Woburn, Temple Israel Cemetery.

~1890 ftS
Cemetery
Lakeside Cemetery Chapel, Wakefield
10 min walk • The Lakeside Cemetery Chapel is a historic chapel in Lakeside Cemetery, on North Avenue in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The stone chapel, built 1913, is one of a few Neo-Gothic buildings in the town.
0.7 miS
Neighbourhood
Church–Lafayette Streets Historic District, Wakefield
17 min walk • The Church–Lafayette Streets Historic District encompasses a well-preserved collection of late 18th- and early 19th-century houses in Wakefield, Massachusetts. It includes properties on Church Street between Common Street and North Avenue, and on Lafayette Street between Common and Church Streets.
0.5 miS
Church
Meeting House of the Second Parish in Woburn, Wakefield
14 min walk • The United Church of Christ, Congregational is a historic Congregational church in Burlington, Massachusetts. Built in 1732, it is one of the oldest religious structures in Massachusetts, and one of a small number of pre-19th century church buildings.
0.4 miS
Cemetery
Temple Israel Cemetery, Wakefield
11 min walk • Temple Israel Cemetery is a historic Jewish cemetery on North Avenue in Wakefield, Massachusetts. The cemetery was established by the Temple Israel congregation of Boston in 1859.
0.4 miS
Cemetery
Beacon Street Tomb, Wakefield
10 min walk • The Beacon Street Tomb is a historic receiving tomb in the Lakeside Cemetery of Wakefield, Massachusetts. Built about 1858, it is one of the finest examples of Greek Revival architecture. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.
0.4 miS
Greek Revival architecture
House at 509 North Avenue, Wakefield
11 min walk • The House at 509 North Avenue in Wakefield, Massachusetts is a small Greek Revival cottage. The single story wood-frame house was built c. 1848 and moved to its present location c. 1869.
~1350 ftNE
Georgian architecture
Dr. Thomas Simpson House, Wakefield
7 min walk • The Dr. Thomas Simpson House is a historic house at 114 Main Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts. It is a 2 ¹⁄₂-story timber-frame house, in a local variant of Georgian style that is three bays wide and four deep, with a side gable roof.
~1830 ftE
Greek Revival architecture
House at 28 Cordis Street, Wakefield
9 min walk • 28 Cordis Street is a historic house located in Wakefield, Massachusetts. It is significant as a well-preserved example of the Greek Revival style houses built during the early to mid 19th century.
0.6 miS
Greek Revival architecture
Captain Goodwin–James Eustis House, Wakefield
17 min walk • The Captain Goodwin–James Eustis House is a historic house in Wakefield, Massachusetts. Built about 1760 and enlarged around 1830, it is a good local example of Greek Revival architecture, which was owned by a prominent local businessman and civic leader.
0.6 miSE
Georgian architecture
House at 19–21 Salem Street, Wakefield
17 min walk • The House at 19–21 Salem Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts is an unusual 18th-century two-family residence. It is composed of two different houses that were conjoined c. 1795. The left house has a gabled roof and asymmetrical window placement, while the right house has a gambrel roof and an early 20th-century entry hood.
~1390 ftSE
Greek Revival architecture
House at 196 Main Street, Wakefield
7 min walk • The House at 196 Main Street is a historic house located at 196 Main Street in Wakefield, Massachusetts.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Lake Quannapowitt?

Nearby attractions include Dr. Thomas Simpson House, Wakefield (7 min walk), House at 196 Main Street, Wakefield (7 min walk), House at 28 Cordis Street, Wakefield (9 min walk), Lakeside Cemetery Chapel, Wakefield (10 min walk).

How to get to Lake Quannapowitt by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lake Quannapowitt:

Train

Wakefield (24 min walk)