The Lt. Colonel Edward J. Higgins Swimming Pool, an outdoor DCR-run public pool at 180 Crawford Street. It has a lifeguard, locker rooms, showers, ramps and a chair lift into the water, and runs free swim lessons in summer.
What to expect
Entry fee
None; free to enter checked Jul 15, 2026
Hours
11:15am - 6:45pm during the summer season; closed Tuesdays and Thursdays in some summers
Accessibility
Ramps and a chair lift into the pool; wheelchair accessible
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
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On site
Restroom
On-site locker rooms
Worth knowing
- DCR runs free 'Learn to Swim' group lessons for kids here in three two-week sessions across July and August.
Common questions
Is Higgins Pool open today?
Higgins Pool is a public park in Lawrence, MA. Posted hours: 11:15am - 6:45pm during the summer season; closed Tuesdays and Thursdays in some summers.
Yes, it's a free DCR-run public pool.
Is Higgins Pool wheelchair accessible?
Yes, it has entry ramps and a pool chair lift.
Is there an entry fee at Higgins Pool?
None; free to enter
Is Higgins Pool wheelchair accessible?
Ramps and a chair lift into the pool; wheelchair accessible