Lowell's largest downtown community park, 20+ acres, with a seasonal outdoor pool (Anthony L. Archinski Pool), a running track, multipurpose field, tennis/pickleball courts, basketball court, playground, an off-leash dog park, an arboretum, and a rain garden.
What to expect
Hours
Park is dawn to dusk, year round; the Anthony L. Archinski Pool runs a separate seasonal schedule, open daily noon to 6pm through mid-August 2026, including July 4th
Managed by
City of Lowell Recreation Office (permitting and reservations)
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On site
Restroom
Restrooms/changing building behind the pool; described by a visitor as older and seasonal
Pool
Anthony L. Archinski Pool, seasonal, open daily noon to 6pm through mid-August
Multipurpose Field
Purtell multipurpose field
Tennis Court
Tennis/pickleball courts
Basketball Court
Basketball court
Playground
On-site playground
Dog Park
Off-leash dog park area
Not here
No splash pad
Listed as an amenity on the recreation department's general facility directory, but South Common is not among the parks named in the city's July 2026 splash pad season announcement (Armory, Mulligan, O'Donnell, Shedd, and St Louis parks);…
Common questions
Where do I park at South Common?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at South Common?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to South Common?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
What rules should I know at South Common?
Dogs must be leashed outside the designated dog park area.