A roughly 4.5-acre neighborhood park in Lowell's Pawtucketville neighborhood with a playground, basketball, tennis and pickleball courts, a softball field, and a memorial area; the site was under a city-funded renovation as of mid-2026.
What to expect
Ages
2-5 years for the new playground structure being installed as part of the 2025-2026 renovation
Surface
Poured-in-place rubber surfacing (new playground, part of ongoing renovation)
Dogs
Lowell requires all dogs on public property, including parks, playgrounds, and cemeteries, to be leashed, except in areas the City Council has designated for off-leash use.
Hours
Lowell's parks are generally open dawn to dusk year round, with actual hours varying by daylight, field lighting, and any permits from the Board of Parks.
Accessibility
Renovation project explicitly includes a new ADA-accessible playground and upgraded park furnishings
Managed by
City of Lowell Recreation Office
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On site
Restroom
Restrooms located in the park's field house
Basketball Court
Three courts
Pickleball Court
Four courts striped onto the tennis courts
Softball Field
Jan Mahoney PYO Girls softball field
Memorial
Jan Mahoney monument on site
Common questions
What ages is Father Maguire Playground best for?
2-5 years for the new playground structure being installed as part of the 2025-2026 renovation
What's the surface at Father Maguire Playground?
Poured-in-place rubber surfacing (new playground, part of ongoing renovation) Poured-rubber and mats stay cooler and are easier for wheels than sand or mulch.
Can I bring my dog to Father Maguire Playground?
Lowell requires all dogs on public property, including parks, playgrounds, and cemeteries, to be leashed, except in areas the City Council has designated for off-leash use.
Is Father Maguire Playground wheelchair accessible?
Renovation project explicitly includes a new ADA-accessible playground and upgraded park furnishings