A 34-plus acre Belvidere park split between 11 acres of Olmsted-influenced formal gardens and paths and 24 acres of wooded, more naturalistic grounds, part of the Rogers Fort Hill Park Historic District.
What to expect
Dogs
Must be leashed under the citywide dog ordinance
Hours
All park areas generally open year-round from dawn to dusk
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
City of Lowell Recreation Department
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On site
Picnic area
Designated picnic area
Worth knowing
- The formal garden section was laid out by Ernest Bowditch in 1886; the Olmsted firm redesigned the lower portion between 1904 and 1911
Common questions
Is Fort Hill Park more garden or more woods?
Both. About a third of the park is manicured Olmsted-era garden near the entrance, and the rest is left as wooded, walkable hillside.
Is there an entry fee at Fort Hill Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Fort Hill Park?
Must be leashed under the citywide dog ordinance