Massachusetts park closures & advisories

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.

Updated Sep 12, 2026Official notice ↗

Boston National Historical Park

Closure

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

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

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