The best parks & outdoor spots in Lowell

“Just over the line in Lowell’s Belvidere neighborhood, Kittredge Park is a 1+ acre passive park with a garden, a general playground, open greens and easy walking paths. When you need a quick reset between errands or a mellow spot to chat, this little rectangle of calm delivers.”

From the Tewksbury newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Downtown Lowell’s South Common Park packs 20+ acres of local-leaning fun, with a track for easy laps, a tennis and pickleball court, a basketball court, a playground, dog park, and the Anthony L. Archinski Pool, plus greenspace, a multipurpose field, stage, rain garden and arboretum for low-key hangs.”

From the Chelmsford newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Fan Pier Park is that rare downtown pause button, a manicured waterfront walk with room to actually sit still. Grassy seating, benches, tables and fire pits make it perfect for a low-key lunch, a coffee with a view, or decompressing after a Fort Point slog.”

From the Boston newsletter, September 15, 2026

“Whether you’re craving an easy jog by the water, a guided tour, or live music that actually slaps, Charles River Esplanade keeps the calendar busy with fitness classes, public art, GroundBeat shows and Boston Landmarks Orchestra concerts. Give your brain a breather this week, then pretend you planned the whole outing.”

From the Brookline newsletter, August 20, 2026

“When the kids need to burn energy fast, Shedd Park delivers with a splash pad, big playground, and plenty of athletic fields for pickup games. Pack a snack, rally some neighbors, and make an afternoon of it this week without trekking far from Nashua.”

From the Lowell newsletter, September 18, 2026

“Bring the crew to Splash Pad at O'Donnell Park for a no-fuss cool-down, where kids can dash through sprays while you catch a breather nearby. It is a perfect quick escape when Waltham feels steamy, with a playground and courts next door if energy levels stay high.”

From the Waltham newsletter, August 8, 2026

“When the forecast looks grumpy, Mulligan Park Splash Pad in Lowell is the nearby, kid-approved way to burn energy and beat the heat without a whole production. Swing by this week for sprays, giggles, and a reset that gets everyone home happy before dinner.”

From the Haverhill newsletter, August 15, 2026