John E. Sheehy Memorial Park is a passive riverside park in the Acre neighborhood along the Merrimack River, just above Pawtucket Falls. It offers a paved walking path, workout stations, and broad views of the river basin and falls; it is a viewing and walking destination, not a swimming spot.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Hours
Dawn to dusk, year round; actual hours vary with available daylight, night lighting for permitted areas, and Board of Parks permits
Managed by
City of Lowell Recreation Office (permitting and reservations)
978-970-4173 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Trail
Paved walking path along the river, roughly one mile, easy grade
Exercise Stations
Workout/fitness stations along the path
Picnic Area
City facility page lists a picnic area, though one visitor review notes there are no picnic tables and suggests bringing a blanket or chairs; treat picnic seating as unconfirmed
Monument
Sheehy memorial monument
Common questions
Where do I park at Sheehy Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Sheehy Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Sheehy Park?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
What rules should I know at Sheehy Park?
No official no-swim signage was found specifically for Sheehy Park, but the Merrimack River in the Lowell area is subject to periodic combined sewer overflow advisories that make the water unsafe for human and pet contact after heavy rain; the park's value here is scenic viewing of Pawtucket Falls…