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Playground Guide: Koumantzelis Park in Lowell

By Holly O'Blenis, Contributing Writer June 10, 2026

Koumantzelis Park
480 Pawtucket Street
Lowell MA 01854 

Date/time visited: Saturday, May 2nd, 2026 at 12:30PM

Bathrooms: None

Parking: Yes

Shade: Some

Benches/tables: None

Fenced in: No

Additional features: Skatepark, basketball court, and baseball, softball, and T-ball fields


My kids and I recently stopped at Koumantzelis Park in Lowell for the first time. Despite driving past it often, we had never actually noticed it before. Located behind the Butler School, it’s a little hidden gem. It isn't fenced in, but it’s set back enough from the main road so it feels more peaceful than busy.

Though the playground is a bit small with five structures, we liked that it focuses on climbing and spinning. My kids' favorite was the spinning cone climber.

Playground

Playground structure

The park also has a large rope climbing pyramid, an overhead spinning bar, and a blue spinning seat. The swing set has two regular swings and two baby swings. There is also a communication board with symbols in multiple languages.

Swing set

Playground sign

Playground climber

A paved path leads down from the play area to a basketball court and a skatepark. There is also plenty of open grass for kids to run around, but there aren’t any benches or picnic tables.

Skate park

Basketball court

This is a great little spot to play. I thought it’d be a quick visit but we ended up staying over an hour, and will be back again soon!


Holly O'Blenis is a mom of four who loves finding new, exciting things to do to create a fun, happy childhood for them!  She is an avid reader and crafter who loves the outdoors.

Learn about other local playgrounds in our Playgrounds in Greater Lowell Guide!  

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