Conservation Land
A Land Trust…in the City?
The Trust is one of few urban land trusts in the country – and we take our mission to create, conserve and preserve parks, open spaces and special places very seriously. Since the early 1990’s, we’ve been working to keep green spaces pristine for future generations. In 2014, we were accredited by the Land Trust Alliance, demonstrating our hard work and dedication. Read more about that process here.
Partnership Parks
Partnership Parks are those parks in Lowell that are officially owned by the city of Lowell, and the Lowell Parks & Conservation Trust (LP&CT) has had a role in their betterment.
Some were created through the initiative of LP&CT (Jollene Dubner Park or Spalding House Park), while at other city parks, including Coburn Park, LP&CT partnered with an individual donor to provide significant capital improvements.
As an accredited urban land trust, we have unique expertise to assist with and/or coordinate complex, multi-layered projects, such as the Concord River Greenway. Early in our history we were asked to help negotiate the protection of the Edwards Street Soccer Fields in partnership with the city and the Trust for Public Land.
Kittredge Park and Liberty Park are both locations where a committed group had raised funds for the care of the park, but asked LP&CT to manage special maintenance needs. Funding to help care for both of these parks is provided by income from small endowments at the Greater Lowell Community Foundation.
How can we help you carry out your vision for your favorite park in Lowell? Let us know what your ideas are.
Special Places to Explore
Getting Outside in the City
There’s so much to explore in Lowell. From local trails to historical parks, green spaces are abundant in this city, thanks to the work of many community partners. Have your own favorite spot that’s not listed here? Let us know about it!
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Winter Solstice Walk 2023
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Winter Solstice Walk 2022
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Getting Outside During COVID-19
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Winter Solstice Walk
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Winter Solstice Walk – CANCELLED
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