Lawrence Heritage State Park

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

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 convert|5|acre|m2|sing=on 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 programmes
* Fishing
* Hiking
* Historic site
* Picnicking
* Scenic viewing area
* Walking trails
* Visitor's center

External links

* [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/northeast/lwhp.htm Park website]
* [http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/images/lwhpCampMap.gifPark map]
* [http://www.lawrencehistorycenter.org/ Lawrence History Center]