Roberto Clemente Park

A Rich History

Before it became the community hub we know today, this space started its journey as a baseball stadium back in 1906. The Lowell Tigers called this field home until the stadium was demolished in 1921, when the area transformed into a public green space known as Washington Park.

In 1973, the park received its current name in tribute to Roberto Clemente, the extraordinary baseball player and humanitarian who tragically passed away the previous year.

Cultural Heart

Over the years, Roberto Clemente Park has evolved into something special for Lowell's Cambodian community, who've truly made this space their own. You'll notice some unique features that reflect this cultural influence - volleyball courts and boule courts that you might not find in your average American park.

At the heart of the park stands a moving healing garden and a beautiful yellow Stupa monument, both representing powerful memorials to those who perished or were forced to flee Cambodia. Look closely at the Stupa and you'll see Khmer inscriptions that represent loving-kindness, compassion, empathic joy, and equanimity - values that resonate throughout this peaceful space.

What You Can Do Here

The park offers plenty of open areas meant for family gatherings or just lounging on a sunny day. Kids will enjoy the playground, while hunger pangs can be satisfied at the modern concession stand built in 2011.

Sports enthusiasts gravitate toward the basketball courts, where the outdoor hoops regularly become social hotspots for the community. If skateboarding is more your style, the park's skate park provides a dedicated space for showing off your skills or learning new ones.

There's also a nice artistic touch within the park - keep an eye out for the benches featuring tile work created by local high school students.

Roberto Clemente Park hosts community events throughout the year and has become an important social and cultural landmark in Lowell where history, culture, and recreation come together.