Pawtucket Falls is a freshwater pond beach in Lowell, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Getting in
Parking
Free
Pawtucket Falls is a historic dam/waterfall and canal overlook on the Merrimack River within Lowell Heritage State Park (DCR) / Lowell National Historical Park, it is NOT a swimming beach (steep drop, rapids; viewed from bridge/canal…
Common questions
Is Pawtucket Falls in Lowell open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-07-16). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Pawtucket Falls, and what does it cost?
Free. Pawtucket Falls is a historic dam/waterfall and canal overlook on the Merrimack River within Lowell Heritage State Park (DCR) / Lowell National Historical Park, it is NOT a swimming beach (steep drop, rapids; viewed from bridge/canal…
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