The visitor-center unit of Lawrence Heritage State Park, housed in a restored 1840s mill boarding house, with a canal-side esplanade walk along a 19th-century power canal and wooded walking trails. It's one of three linked units of the state park, alongside Pemberton Park and Riverfront State Park (both separate entries here).
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Has a wooded canal-esplanade walking trail alongside the historic power canal; easy, mostly paved/esplanade surface
Entry fee
None; free to enter checked Jul 15, 2026
Managed by
Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR)
WebsiteWorth knowing
- Guided walking tours from the visitor center cover former mill buildings, canals, and the Great Stone Dam.
- Lawrence Heritage State Park opened in 1980 and includes three distinct units: this Visitor Center/canal walk, Pemberton Park, and Riverfront State Park.
Common questions
Is this the same as Pemberton Park or Riverfront State Park?
It's a related but distinct unit. Lawrence Heritage State Park is made up of three separate sites: this Visitor Center and canal walk, Pemberton Park, and Riverfront State Park.
Where do I park at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitor Center & Canal Walk?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Lawrence Heritage State Park Visitor Center & Canal Walk?
None; free to enter