High Rock Park is a small hilltop park in Lynn's Highlands neighborhood, built around the 1905 High Rock Tower, an 85-foot granite observation tower with views toward Boston, Nahant, and Swampscott. The city occasionally opens the tower for free public stargazing nights.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Lynn requires dogs to be leashed, kept indoors, or in a securely enclosed yard whenever off the owner's property; they may not run at large.
Hours
Lynn Woods Reservation and the city's parks are open sunrise to sunset and closed at night.
Accessibility
The park occupies a hilltop with the tower reached by stairs; no ramped or step-free route to the tower itself is confirmed
Managed by
City of Lynn Parks and Recreation Department; tower/telescope nights run through Lynn Community Development
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On site
Playground
A play structure sits within the park alongside the tower and a multi-use court
Common questions
Can you go up High Rock Tower any time?
Not as a walk-in. The tower and observatory open to the public only during scheduled free stargazing nights the city runs periodically; the surrounding park and playground are open to the public otherwise.
Where do I park at High Rock Park?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at High Rock Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to High Rock Park?
Lynn requires dogs to be leashed, kept indoors, or in a securely enclosed yard whenever off the owner's property; they may not run at large.
Is High Rock Park wheelchair accessible?
The park occupies a hilltop with the tower reached by stairs; no ramped or step-free route to the tower itself is confirmed