Lawrence Heritage State Park

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Lawrence Heritage State Park
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Lawrence Heritage State Park
Location in Massachusetts
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Lawrence Heritage State Park
Lawrence Heritage State Park (the United States)
Location Lawrence, Massachusetts, United States
Coordinates 42°42′24″N71°9′27″W / 42.70667°N 71.15750°W / 42.70667; -71.15750
Area50 acres (20 ha) [1]
Established1980
Administered by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
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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. [2]

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Park history

The development of the state's heritage parks program began with the allocation of $35 million in 1978 for the creation of eight urban parks throughout Massachusetts. The program's aim was to create quality urban space, celebrate the communities' cultural heritage, and stimulate private economic investment. Lawrence Heritage State Park opened in 1980. [3] The restoration of the park's visitor center was completed in 1986. [4]

Activities and amenities

The park also offers bike paths, picnicking facilities and public programs that include concerts, theatrical events, and the annual Bread and Roses Festival. [2] [6]

See also

References

  1. "2012 Acreage Listing". Department of Conservation and Recreation. April 2012. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  2. 1 2 "Lawrence Heritage State Park". Department of Conservation and Recreation. July 12, 2017. Retrieved April 18, 2025.
  3. "Lawrence History Timeline". Lawrence History Center. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  4. "Annual Report: Fiscal Year 1986". Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  5. "Park Map". Department of Conservation and Recreation. Archived from the original on February 7, 2018. Retrieved August 6, 2013.
  6. "Bread & Roses Heritage Festival". Bread & Roses Heritage Committee. Retrieved March 21, 2017.