Water System Maintenance Schedule 7/13-7/31

In our continuing efforts to deliver clean and safe water, the Lowell Water Utility will be performing water main flushing throughout the city starting July 13, 2020. Please note the following dates and areas where flushing will occur: 

7/13/20 &a...

South Common Pool Now Open

The City of Lowell has announced that the Archinski Pool located at South Common has reopened to the public as of Monday, July 6. The pool will be open seven days a week from 12pm to 6pm through mid-August. The state-run pool at North Common has also reop...

Phase 3, Step 1 Reopening Information

For more information, including industry-specific guidance, visit: mass.gov/reopening

Splash Pads Opening Saturday, July 4

The City of Lowell’s splash pads at Shedd Park and Mulligan Park will open for the season on Saturday, July 4. The splash pads will be open 7 days a week from noon-6pm.

The O’Donnell Park splash pad is currently under repair, and will o...

Recreation Office - Summer Youth Activities

Lowell Recreation is providing a number of great opportunities to keep your kids healthy and entertained this summer! Virtual programming including Tae Kwon Do and Irish Step Dancing classes are coming soon.

Summer meals will be offered at locations throug...

CVS to End Rapid COVID-19 Testing at Lowell Site.

LOWELL, MA – On Saturday, June 27, CVS will conclude COVID-19 testing operations at its rapid testing site in Lowell at the Showcase Cinema parking lot. Since April, the site has offered no-cost testing to Massachusetts residents using Abbott ID...

City Council Passes Ordinance Allowing Expanded Outdoor Dining

In a unanimous vote on Tuesday evening, the City Council adopted an ordinance authorizing the creation of a temporary program allowing Lowell restaurants, cafés, and coffee shops to expand outdoor seating options to allow for adequate ...

PRESS RELEASE Lowell Receives Grant To Fund Parking Study

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   January 14, 2020                                   ...

New Ordinance Prohibits Smoking at Playgrounds

The City Council has adopted an ordinance which prohibits smoking in, on or within 50 feet of a playground. Any person found in violation of this ordinance shall be subject to a fine of $200 for the first offense and $300 for any subsequent offenses.&...