This 4.15-acre riverside park carries a short walking trail along the Nashua River and Flag Brook, past remnants of a 1928 steam line that once fed the city's paper mills. Interpretive signs tell that industrial history along an out-and-back of roughly 0.6 mile each way.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 0.6 mile one way (1.2 miles out and back) along the river and Flag Brook
Dogs
Fitchburg requires dogs in any public place, including parks and playgrounds, to be on a leash no longer than six feet, and bars them from park waters and park buildings except service animals. That's the town-wide default; watch for…
Managed by
Fitchburg Parks & Recreation Department
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On site
Info kiosk
Descriptive historical signage along the trail
Common questions
What is the steam line here?
A central steam plant built in 1928 piped steam power to paper mills along the Nashua River; parts of the old pipe still run beside the trail with signs explaining the history.
Where do I park at Fitchburg Steamline Greenway (West Fitchburg Streamline Trail Park)?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Fitchburg Steamline Greenway (West Fitchburg Streamline Trail Park)?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Fitchburg Steamline Greenway (West Fitchburg Streamline Trail Park)?
Fitchburg requires dogs in any public place, including parks and playgrounds, to be on a leash no longer than six feet, and bars them from park waters and park buildings except service animals. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.