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Lynnfield is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the 2020 census, the town population was 13,000. [1] Lynnfield initially consisted of two distinct villages with a single governing body. Lynnfield Center had a mostly agricultural population, while South Lynnfield had a mixed culture.
- MarketStreet Lynnfield
- Meetinghouse Common District
- Partridge Island Trail
- Rotary Park
- Beaver Dam Brook Reservation
- Lynn Woods Reservation
- Lake Quannapowitt
- Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site
- Jordan’s IMAX Theater
- Beanstalk Adventure Ropes Course
Something that puts Lynnfield on the map is this plush outdoor shopping plaza, opened in 2013. Like many of its kind, MarketStreet Lynnfield is designed like a small town, with big sidewalks, street furniture and public gathering places. One such space becomes an outdoor rink during the winter months. A few of the brands awaiting you here include A...
You can trace Lynnfield’s roots at the triangular town common, home to the original meetinghouse, built in 1714. At that time Lynnfield was a part of Lynn known as Lynn Farms. The common and meetinghouse saved a long journey for Lynn Farm’s residents to the church in Lynn. Since the 18th century the Meetinghouse has served many different purposes, ...
More than 500 acres of Lynnfield’s land is occupied by Reedy Meadow, which is the largest parcel of freshwater cattail marsh in the state. This is an important habitat for many endangered and rare plant, bird and amphibian species, and has been designated a Rare Wetlands Habitat by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program. Isolated in th...
As pretty as it is unfrequented, Rotary Park is a narrow strip of greenery along the Summer St shore of Pillings Pond. The town has put a lot of work into this small space, removing invasive plants, and planting hardy, native shrubs to keep the shoreline healthy and suitable for recreation. In the shade of hardwood trees there’s a paved trail lined...
The town owns an array of conservation areas that are open to the public for passive recreation. The most ecologically significant of these is the Beaver Dam Brook Reservation, covering almost 200 acres on the floodplain of the namesake brook. This property encompasses most of the watershed and recharge areas for well fields of the Lynnfield Center...
Established as long ago as 1881, Lynn Woods Reservation is the second-largest municipal park in the country, and can be reached from Lynnfield via abutting conservation land in the southern part of town. The main property on the town line is the Bow Ridge Reservation, on the old Kallenberg Quarry, with magnificent vistas of the Bostonskyline from t...
In neighboring Wakefield, this 250-acre great pond is a wonderful asset for the town and neighboring communities. Lake Quannapowitt is fronted by a line of public parks, and you can stroll around the entirety of the lakeshore along a paved 3.2-mile trail. On the east side, the view along Main Street is stunning at sunset. On the western shore, one ...
The first integrated ironworks in North America was established a few short miles south of Lynnfield in Saugus. Dating back to 1646 and operating for around 25 years, the Saugus Iron Works was established by John Winthrop the Younger (1606-1676), with facilities powered by water, and loading its iron onto ocean-going vessels via a wharf on the Saug...
In 2004 the New England-based retailer Jordan’s Furniture opened an IMAX theater at their Readinglocation, a few minutes from Lynnfield Common. This enormous screen measures 80 feet by 60 feet and is in an auditorium that can seat 500 people. If you want to see a first run epic-style movie on the big screen, this is the place to go. What you get ar...
Another of the major attractions at Jordan’s Furniture in Reading is a gigantic indoor high ropes course. The main course for adults is on two stories and features 30 exciting challenges, from standalone beams 24 feet in the air to angled rope ladders, spaghetti hand lines and zip lines. As with all ropes courses, it’s a good idea to bring a pair o...
Lynnfield is a friendly community that is well known for its civic, cultural and charitable spirit. Town government and community groups rely on the town’s spirit of volunteerism. At the 2010 census, the town population was 11,596. It is a primarily suburban community, more...
- Gary B. Prescott, AZ 213 contributions. A Great Saturday Lunch. My siblings and I had lunch at Burton's, here, over July 4th weekend. It was fairly crowded, but the cheerful staff seated us promptly and we were served within ten minutes.
- Betsy K. 105 contributions. Christmas shopping. I went to the Apple store to buy a gift that no other stores had in stock! Parking near the store was easy! The skating rink is fun!
- Sharon. 3 contributions. Not a Christ centered church. This is a full blown Trump supporting church. It is not Christ centered, and they preach worshiping Trump, not God.
- Dawn S. Andover, MA4 contributions. Great experience! We went with the whole family, 2 in their 70s, 3 in their 40/50s and 3 kids ranging from 8 to 13. It was a great time and very, very well done.
May 26, 2024 · Lynnfield, Massachusetts, USA, a quaint and charming town just 13 miles north of Boston, boasts a rich and vibrant history that is evident in its numerous historical landmarks and sites.
May 25, 2024 · Welcome to Lynnfield, a hidden gem in Massachusetts brimming with fantastic activities and attractions! Whether you’re a local resident or a visitor from afar, plenty of things to do in this charming town will undoubtedly captivate your senses.
Nov 17, 2023 · Lynnfield is a suburb of Boston with a population of 12,925. Lynnfield is in Essex County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Lynnfield offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Lynnfield there are a lot of coffee shops and parks.
