12 current advisories — including 3 full closures across Massachusetts's state parks and national parks. Confirm with the park before you go.
Adams National Historical Park
Closure
National Park Service
The Adams Farm at Penn’s Hill (John Adams and John Quincy Adams Birthplaces) is closed due to a major landscape treatment project. During construction, the entire site will be inaccessible. The Visitor Center and Peace field remain open and accessible.
USS CASSIN YOUNG is currently closed due to maintenance work on Pier One in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Work is continuing through September. The ship is tentatively scheduled to re-open to the public in October.
Updated Sep 8, 2026
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Closure
National Park Service
Due to ongoing construction, the parking lot is closed. Ample street parking can be found along Dudley Street, including the Brookline Reservoir. For accessible parking, please visit our "Contact Us" page for more information.
Updated May 9, 2025
Adams National Historical Park
Information
National Park Service
Bags larger than 9"x11"x5" are not permitted in the historic homes. The park does not have storage lockers for these items. Bags may not be left unattended and cannot be left with park staff. Anyone carrying a bag larger than 9"x11"x5" will not be admitted into the historic homes.
Updated Sep 12, 2026
Adams National Historical Park
Information
National Park Service
Groups of 11 or more people should contact the Visitor Center at ADAM_Visitor_Center@nps.gov or 617-770-1175 at least two weeks in advance to arrange their visit.
Updated May 28, 2026
Adams National Historical Park
Information
National Park Service
Visit https://www.nps.gov/adam/planyourvisit/2026-tour-season.htm for details on the 2026 tour season, including operating hours and tour offerings. The Visitor Center is open 9am-5pm Wednesdays-Sundays. The historic homes are open Wednesdays-Sundays. Entrance fees required for entry into historic homes. Guided tour re…
Updated May 20, 2026
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
Information
National Park Service
We continue to experience issues with our phone lines, please contact us via our email address: boha_information@nps.gov
Updated May 21, 2025
Boston National Historical Park
Information
National Park Service
USS CASSIN YOUNG is currently closed due to maintenance work on Pier One in the Charlestown Navy Yard. Work is continuing through September. The ship is tentatively scheduled to re-open to the public in October.
Updated Sep 8, 2026
Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
Caution
National Park Service
There is ongoing construction due to roofing project. Please practice caution on the grounds and do not enter marked areas.
Updated May 3, 2025
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Information
National Park Service
Tours by appointment are not available on the following dates: November: 6-13, 25-27 December: 24-25, 31 January: 1
Updated Sep 6, 2026
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Information
National Park Service
Until further notice, the landscape will have limited accessibility on Mondays and Tuesdays due to a painting project. Visitors will not be able to access the side or back of the building. The site is regularly closed on these days.
Updated Sep 2, 2026
Lowell National Historical Park
Information
National Park Service
The Northern Canal Walkway will be closed to the public beginning at 3:30pm on Friday, September 18. If conditions allow, the walkway is planned to reopen Saturday, September 19, 2026, at 9am.
Updated Sep 17, 2026
← All states · Sources: California State Parks & the National Park Service. Conditions change; always confirm before traveling.
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