Lawrence Heritage State Park
| Lawrence Heritage State Park | |
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| Massachusetts State Park | |
  Location of Lawrence Heritage State Park in Massachusetts
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| Country | United States |
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Essex |
| City | Lawrence, Massachusetts |
| Location | |
| - coordinates | 42°42′24″N 71°9′27″W / 42.70667°N 71.1575°WCoordinates: 42°42′24″N 71°9′27″W / 42.70667°N 71.1575°W |
| Area | 23 acres (9 ha) |
| Managed by | Department of Conservation and Recreation (Massachusetts) |
| Website : 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.
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[edit] 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.
[edit] 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.
[edit] Pemberton Park
Pemberton Park is a 5-acre (20,000 m2) urban park offering visitors views of the city's mills and historic dam and providing opportunities for fishing and boating.
[edit] 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.
[edit] 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
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