Lawrence Heritage State Park, Lawrence

Name: Lawrence Heritage State Park
Address: 1 Jackson St, Lawrence, 01840-1613, United States
Telephone: +1 978-794-1655

#4 among attractions in Lawrence

Top attraction, Relax in park, Park

Gallery (2)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

Lawrence Heritage State Park is a history-themed public recreation area dedicated to preserving the industrial heritage of Lawrence, Massachusetts. The state park comprises three separate units on or near the Merrimack River. It is managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. ()

Established: 1980 (44 years ago)Elevation: 43 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°42'24"N, 71°9'27"W

Address

1 Jackson StLawrence (North Common)Lawrence 01840-1613 United States

Contact

+1 978-794-1655

Website

Social media

Add

Lawrence

Day trips

Lawrence Heritage State Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: North Andover, North Canal Historic District, Great Stone Dam, Campagnone Common.

1.3 miSE
Town, Area
North Andover, Lawrence
33 min walk • North Andover is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the 2020 census the population was 30,915.
~600 ftS
Canal
North Canal Historic District, Lawrence
3 min walk • The North Canal Historic District of Lawrence, Massachusetts, encompasses the historic industrial heart of the city. It is centered on the North Canal and the Great Stone Dam, which provided the waterpower for its many mill complexes.
0.6 miSW
Dam
Great Stone Dam, Lawrence
16 min walk • The Great Stone Dam was built between 1845 and 1848 on the site of Bodwell's Falls on the Merrimack River in what became Lawrence, Massachusetts. The dam has a length of 900 feet and a height of 35 feet.
~1240 ftNW
Park
Campagnone Common, Lawrence
6 min walk • Campagnone Common is a historic park in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
~760 ftN
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Grace Episcopal Church, Lawrence
4 min walk • Grace Episcopal Church is a historic Episcopal church building at Common and Jackson Streets in Lawrence, Massachusetts. The site on which it as built has been used for religious facilities since 1846, around the time of Lawrence's founding.
~1230 ftE
Building, Cafe
The Everett Mills, Lawrence
6 min walk • The Everett Mills are a group of buildings consisting of the Everett and Stone Mills in Lawrence, Massachusetts. A former cotton textile mill, it was the site of the start of the Bread and Roses strike in 1912 and the one time workplace of Robert Frost.
1.4 miSW
Nightlife
Holihan Brothers, Lawrence
37 min walk • Holihan Brothers of Lawrence, Mass. began as a producer of whiskeys in 1856. They operated the Diamond Spring Brewery from 1912 until around Prohibition and then opened after Prohibition in 1933. They produced beer and ales under the Holihan's and Diamond Spring labels. The company also made soda beginning in 1917.
1.6 miNW
Shingle style architecture
Urias Hardy House, Methuen
42 min walk • The Urias Hardy House is a historic house at 50 Brown Street in Methuen, Massachusetts.
~1930 ftNW
42°42'32"N • 71°9'50"W
Merrimack Valley YMCA, Lawrence
10 min walk • Park
1.3 miNW
Neighbourhood
Arlington Mills Historic District, Methuen
35 min walk • The Arlington Mills Historic District encompasses a major 19th century textile manufacturing complex in Lawrence and Methuen, Massachusetts. Developed between 1865 and 1925, it was one of the state's largest textile operations at its height.
~1140 ftN
Neighbourhood
Jackson Terrace Historic District, Lawrence
6 min walk • Jackson Terrace Historic District is a historic district in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Jackson Terrace, located on the east side of Camapgnone Common, was developed as a residential extension of the Common, with a small central park area ringed by residences.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Lawrence Heritage State Park open?

Lawrence Heritage State Park is open:

Monday 9 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 4 pm
Thursday 9 am - 4 pm
Friday 9 am - 4 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4 pm
Sunday 9 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Lawrence Heritage State Park?

Nearby attractions include North Canal Historic District, Lawrence (3 min walk), Grace Episcopal Church, Lawrence (4 min walk), Jackson Terrace Historic District, Lawrence (6 min walk), Downtown Lawrence Historic District, Lawrence (6 min walk).

How to get to Lawrence Heritage State Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Lawrence Heritage State Park:

Bus

Buckley Transportation Center • Lines: 83 (8 min walk)

Train

Lawrence (11 min walk)