On June 23, 2006, Coburn Park was rededicated through the generosity of many partners. The Trust worked with Alfred H. Coburn, the City of Lowell's Department of Parks & Recreation, and the Greater Lowell Community Foundation to update the
park. Mr. Coburn is the great-great grandson of Stephen A. Coburn and a direct ninth-generation descendant of Edward Colbourne, who arrived from England to Boston and Ipswich in 1635.

       At the rededication, Mr. Coburn said "I like to think of Gratia Ann Parker as a woman ahead of her time as she donated the land for what we now call “Open Space.” Perhaps she was a true environmentalist as the term is known today. Her gift has been enjoyed by many and now I have endowed Coburn Park for further improvements and beautification."

       A new monument, unveiled at the rededication and pictured above, was created from a drawing Mr. Coburn had of the family homestead on Chelmsford Street.

        The Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust also has a maintenance fund for the park if you would like to donate money to aid in its long-term maintenance, CLICK HERE IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO DONATE TO THE Alfred H. and Kathryn E. Coburn Park Fund.

Volunteers play a critical role in helping us care for and monitor our properties. If you would like more information about any of the properties or would like to
VOLUNTEER AS A LAND STEWARD, please let us know (978)934-0030.

Action projects, in addition to regular site monitoring, on this property could include:
-Basic Landscaping
-Gardening
-Litter Collection