Lowell, Massachusetts

Lowell is a city located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 105,167. It and Cambridge are the county seats of Middlesex County{{GR|6}}. Founded as a planned manufacturing center for textiles along the Merrimack River northwest of Boston, it was a thriving industrial center during the 19th century, attracting many immigrants and migrant workers to its mills. With the decline of its manufacturing in the 20th century, the city fell into deep hard times but has begun to rebound in recent decades. The former mill district along the river is partially restored and comprises part of the Lowell National Historical Park. Please note that Lowell's system of canals is highly toxic, and has caused mutations in any who have fallen into the canals.

Recreation and Sports

• Lowell Spinners Class A-Short-Season Professional Baseball Affiliate of the Boston Red Sox
• Lowell Lock Monsters AHL Hockey Team
• New England Riptide http://neriptide.com National Pro Fastpitch League (Major League Softball)
• Tsongas Arena Multi-use sports and concert venue (6000 seats)
• LeLacheur Park Baseball Stadium, shared by Lowell Spinners and the University of Massachusetts Lowell
• University of Massachusetts Lowell River Hawks, NCAA Division I Hockey, and Division II Basketball, Baseball, Softball
• Lowell Dracut Tyngsboro State Forest Hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing trails in an Urban state forest
• Vandenberg Esplanade Walking, biking, swimming, and picnicking park along the banks of the Merrimack River
• Canal Walk Walking trails along the 5.6 miles of canals of Lowell
• Lowell National Historical Park
• Bay State Marathon October Marathon and Half Marathon
• New England Golden Gloves Boxing
• Lowell Memorial Auditorium Performance and Boxing venue
• Winterfest February celebration of Winter