Lowell Waterways focuses on five special areas. Click on each to learn about their history, uses, and nearby attractions:
Merrimack River
The Mile of Mills Merrimack Riverwalk extends under two architectural gems: the Ouellette and Cox Bridges
Lower Locks
The Pawtucket and Eastern Canals meet with the Concord River at dramatic waterfalls in the heart of Downtown Lowell
Hamilton Canal Innovation District
The confluence of the Hamilton, Merrimack, and Pawtucket Canals in Lowell’s newest neighborhood
Lucy Larcom Park
The historic park designed by the Olmsted Associates is home to an art walk along the Merrimack Canal
Ecumenical Plaza
The gathering spot in the neighborhood immigrants have been calling home for nearly 200 years between St. Patrick’s Catholic Church and the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral