super cool place to go for a walk very close to umass lowell! there's a fun bridge to walk across…read moreand a cool set of stairs that leads right to the water. i recommend this for pics and a walk, less so for a picnic.

Saw an injured hawk here today. Hope it's okay. Great looking park. Tried to find a geocache here…read moreonce but couldn't find it. Looked for a long time then decided geocaching is not for me.

What a sweet park! Beautiful views of a river, "beaver pond", and the famous Den Rock. Honestly…read moreblew my mind this place is so much to offer so close to the city. Overall a great spot, not the most remote and quiet but still great. Very safe to hike alone!

Uhhhh... this place is NOT great! Covered in garbage at all times, right next to the road and…read moreapartments so that's all you can see and hear.. very small trails.. and just all around suspicious. My boyfriend once found a suitcase full of passports and IDs and one shoe that was off of a trail here... he brought it to the police and we have never been back to Den Rock Park since.

This park is nicely groomed and it's right on the Concord River. It's good for a nice but short…read morehike and is very close to the back park of the lovely Lowell Cemetery. You could walk through the cemetery and hike here. It has a nice gazebo, too.

Very cool spot to enjoy easy trails and wonderful views. The Solstice Stones at the top of Holt…read moreHill are interesting to see, and on a clear day you can spot the Boston skyline in the distance. It's a peaceful and enjoyable place for a hike that isn't too difficult.

Ward Reservation is definitely recommended for spectacular views. We went on the Yellow and Blue…read moretrails before sunset. The trail was well maintained and easy for walking although it was called as "moderate" in some other mobile apps. All the trail signs are clear and easy to follow. When getting to the top of Holt hill, you will be amazed by the Boston skyline without occlusion. Compared to the breathtaking view at Holt hill, the one at the top of Boston hill slightly disappoints me. It is still an enjoyable walk surrounded by the view of the sunset, but the skyline is missing. You may not get too much out of the elephant rock. Again, overall it is a fantastic place for walking, jogging, and biking.

This is a very nice park along the Merrimack River in Lowell…read more It's across the street from Gary's Ice Cream and U Mass Lowell South. There is a long walk way and a couple of wide open, green spaces with a few trees. There's a long, paved pathway. I guess it gets only three stars because its parking lot is terrible. It's big enough, but it's unpaved and there are huge depressions in it, making it hard to drive through. The paved path is a mile long, which makes is good for an urban hike.

There is off-street parking available and if you walk a way's away, you'll see public lots. This is…read moreone of the nicer areas along the boulevard where one can relax (with loud cars and music from the passerby in their cars) with her dog... I've heard from locals that the area isn't great, but I've yet to encounter a problem. It's small compared to the bandstand area. Plus, in the spring and summer, the ample trees offer refuge from the sun.

On Monday nights, Heritage Ice Cream (across the street) sponsors free music concerts. There are…read moreother events on the other days of the week, too. There's a paved foot path along the river. There are lots of benches and there's a small yet decently maintained beach with public restrooms. There are a couple of small parking lots that fill up quickly, but it's okay to park along the street. The paved foot path along the river is over one mile long. Great for urban hiking, walking, strollers, exercise.

There's always something going on here, especially in the summer - concerts on Mondays, Motorcycle…read morenight on Tuesdays, Monsters and Mini (jacked up trucks and Mini Coopers!) night, free movie nights on Wednesdays, kids night on Thursdays... Not to mention all the summer events like the African festival and Southeast Asian Water fest, among so many others. This is a nice, paved, well-maintained multipurpose path with lots of benches to sit on while you enjoy the beautiful Merrimack river. Well-lit at night with street lamps, it's the perfect place to watch a sunset while you enjoy an icecream cone from Heritage ice cream across the street. It's wonderful to see all the regulars while you walk and all the families enjoying the city. Arguably the best free thing you can do in Lowell on an evening.

I enjoy walking at this park because it has many hiking trails and beautiful lakes views. That…read morealong with some shaded areas make it a good place to visit. I've been at a couple of events at the castle including a wedding. A beautiful place for sure. It is one of those place to check out at least once if you are in the area.

A lovely Sunday afternoon hiking trail. The scenic walking trails, peaceful lake views, and…read morewell-maintained grounds make it the perfect place to unwind, exercise, or spend quality time outdoors. This park has a relaxing, almost storybook feel to it. The stone castle adds such a unique charm, and the views from certain overlooks are truly breathtaking, especially with all the snow and ice covered lake. It's clean, quiet, and feels like a little escape from the busy world.

Have to admit, I'm completely biased in that this was my childhood playground, so I have all the…read morenostalgia and memories associated with this spot. Growing up here I saw this park/lake evolve throughout the years but I always had a wonderful time with friends or alone, on the swings, by the baseball field, on the basketball court (not sure if it's still there). I always felt safe here, whether alone or with friends. There was almost always at least one other group/family around.

Perfect for kids! Safe location. Clean water. Not too many people. Quiet. Nice playground!read more