A wooded 3.4-acre riverfront conservation park off Riverview Boulevard, officially the Henry P. Schruender Memorial Park, with a trail connecting six granite memorial benches along the Merrimack River.
What to expect
Trails
A short, well-kept trail links six memorial benches along the riverbank; no distance posted.
Entry fee
Methuen charges no parking sticker at its ordinary parks and playgrounds; only Forest Lake requires a paid resident pass. No parking sticker or permit required. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Methuen requires any dog outside the confines of its owner's or keeper's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Managed by
Methuen Conservation Division
978-983-8650 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Schruender Park?
Methuen charges no parking sticker at its ordinary parks and playgrounds; only Forest Lake requires a paid resident pass. No parking sticker or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Schruender Park?
Methuen requires any dog outside the confines of its owner's or keeper's property to be held firmly on a leash no longer than six feet. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.