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
.
The park preserves the industrial heritage of the City of Lawrence.
which details the life of 19th-century mill
workers and the industrial history of Lawrence and the surrounding region.
and providing opportunities for fishing
and boating
.
, tennis
, and street hockey
) and wooded walking trails.
Sailing lessons are provided during summer months at the Bashara Boathouse
.
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
state park
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
located in Lawrence
Lawrence, Massachusetts
Lawrence is a city in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States on the Merrimack River. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a total population of 76,377. Surrounding communities include Methuen to the north, Andover to the southwest, and North Andover to the southeast. It and Salem are...
. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts)
The Department of Conservation and Recreation is a state agency of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its parks and parkways. As of May 24, 2011 the Commissioner of the DCR is Edward M. Lambert, Jr...
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Description
Lawrence Heritage State Park comprises 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 houseBoarding house
A boarding house, is a house in which lodgers rent one or more rooms for one or more nights, and sometimes for extended periods of weeks, months and years. The common parts of the house are maintained, and some services, such as laundry and cleaning, may be supplied. They normally provide "bed...
which details the life of 19th-century mill
Mill (grinding)
A grinding mill is a unit operation designed to break a solid material into smaller pieces. There are many different types of grinding mills and many types of materials processed in them. Historically mills were powered by hand , working animal , wind or water...
workers and the industrial history of Lawrence and the surrounding region.
Pemberton Park
Pemberton Park is a 5 acres (20,234.3 m²) urban park offering visitors views of the city's mills and historic damDam
A dam is a barrier that impounds water or underground streams. Dams generally serve the primary purpose of retaining water, while other structures such as floodgates or levees are used to manage or prevent water flow into specific land regions. Hydropower and pumped-storage hydroelectricity are...
and providing opportunities for fishing
Fishing
Fishing is the activity of trying to catch wild fish. Fish are normally caught in the wild. Techniques for catching fish include hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping....
and boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
.
Lawrence Riverfront State Park
Lawrence Riverfront State Park offers group facilities, recreation courts (basketballBasketball
Basketball is a team sport in which two teams of five players try to score points by throwing or "shooting" a ball through the top of a basketball hoop while following a set of rules...
, tennis
Tennis
Tennis is a sport usually played between two players or between two teams of two players each . Each player uses a racket that is strung to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt over a net into the opponent's court. Tennis is an Olympic sport and is played at all levels of society at all...
, and street hockey
Street hockey
Street hockey is a variation of the sport of ice hockey where the game is played on foot or with inline skates or roller skates. The object of the game is to score more goals than the opposing team by shooting a ball or puck into the opposing team's net...
) and wooded walking trails.
Sailing lessons are provided during summer months at the Bashara Boathouse
Boathouse
A boathouse is a building especially designed for the storage of boats, normally smaller craft for sports or leisure use. These are typically located on open water, such as on a river. Often the boats stored are rowing boats...
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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
