Lowell's flagship 50-plus acre Belvidere park, gifted to the city by Freeman B. Shedd in 1910, with eight tennis courts, four ball fields, a splash pad, playground, track, and pavilion.
What to expect
Dogs
Must be leashed under the citywide dog ordinance
Hours
Park generally dawn to dusk; splash pad runs weekends and holidays noon-4 PM in early summer, then daily noon-6 PM starting around July 4, staffing permitting
Ball Sports
Allowed year-round, permit for fields
Managed by
City of Lowell Recreation Department; pavilion managed by the Board of Parks
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Restroom
On-site restrooms serving the park's athletic and playground areas
Pavilion
Reservable through the Board of Parks · unconfirmed
Common questions
What months does the Shedd Park splash pad run?
It typically opens weekends and holidays from noon to 4 PM in early summer, then expands to daily noon-6 PM hours around the Fourth of July, though actual opening depends on available lifeguard/rec staff.
Can I book the Shedd Park pavilion for a party?
Yes, the pavilion is reservable, but bookings go through the Board of Parks rather than the standard online recreation calendar.
Is there an entry fee at Shedd Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Shedd Park?
Must be leashed under the citywide dog ordinance