A small park at the head of Lake Quannapowitt where North Avenue meets Lowell Street, renovated in the mid-2000s and rededicated in 2008. It adjoins the Gertrude M. Spaulding memorial garden, a pollinator garden and walkway the Friends of Lake Quannapowitt maintain at the same headwater spot.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Wakefield's town bylaw requires dogs to be restrained by a chain or leash anywhere off the owner's own premises except in a Town Council-designated dog park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Accessibility
Level, paved section of the Lake Quannapowitt loop path runs through the park.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Wakefield DPW Park Division
781-246-6301 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Colonel Connelly Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Colonel Connelly Park?
Wakefield's town bylaw requires dogs to be restrained by a chain or leash anywhere off the owner's own premises except in a Town Council-designated dog park. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is Colonel Connelly Park wheelchair accessible?
Level, paved section of the Lake Quannapowitt loop path runs through the park.