Lawrence Heritage State Park

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Lawrence Heritage State Park is a Massachusetts state park located in Lawrence. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.

Contents

1 Description

1.1 Visitor's Center
1.2 Pemberton Park
1.3 Lawrence Riverfront State Park

2 Recreational Opportunities
3 External Links

Description

Lawrence Heritage State Park is comprised of three separate park areas, as follows:

Visitor's Center
Pemberton Park
Lawrence Riverfront State Park

The park preserves the industrial heritage of the City of Lawrence.

Visitor's Center

The Visitor's Center is located in a restored 1840s boarding house which details the life of 19th-century mill workers and the industrial history of Lawrence and the surrounding region.

Pemberton Park

Pemberton Park is a 5 acre urban park offering visitors views of the city's mills and historic dam and providing opportunities for fishing and boating.

Lawrence Riverfront State Park

Lawrence Riverfront State Park offers group facilities, recreation courts (basketball, tennis, and street hockey) and wooded walking trails.

Sailing lessons are provided during summer months at the Bashara Boathouse.

Recreational Opportunities

Bike Paths
Boating (all types)
Boat Ramp
Canoeing
Educational/Interpretive Programs
Fishing
Hiking
Historic Site
Picnicking
Scenic Viewing Area
Walking Trails
Visitor's Center

External Links

Park Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/lwhp.htm
Park Map: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/images/lwhpCampMap.gif

[Lawrence History Center]

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