Lake Quannapowitt
Lake Quannapowitt is a 247-acre reservoir beloved by locals for walking, jogging, boating, and fishing, with scenic lakefront views and a historic bandstand that hosts concerts and community events throughout the year. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Phone: (781) 246-6335
Crystal Lake Park
Crystal Lake is Wakefield’s natural reservoir, ringed by a scenic walking trail and lush woods; while swimming is prohibited to protect water quality, visitors enjoy peaceful strolls, birdwatching, and picturesque shoreline views. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Phone: (781) 246-6370
Wakefield Farmers Market
Held Saturdays May–October on the Town Common, the Wakefield Farmers Market features local produce, artisanal foods, and crafts, offering a lively community gathering with live music and family activities. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Phone: (781) 246-6345
Wakefield Common (Common District)
The historic town common, laid out in 1644, is the civic heart of Wakefield—surrounded by colonial and Victorian buildings, it hosts parades, concerts, and the annual Town Day festival. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
Phone: (781) 246-6330
Quannapowitt Yacht Club
Founded in 1886, the Quannapowitt Yacht Club is the oldest inland yacht club in the United States, offering sailing lessons, regattas, and waterfront social events on Lake Quannapowitt. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
Phone: (781) 245-4459
Bullough’s Pond
Bullough’s Pond is a tranquil neighborhood pond popular for birdwatching, ice skating in winter, and shaded walking paths that meander along its quiet shoreline. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
Phone: (781) 246-6370
Greenwood Park
Greenwood Park offers sports fields, playgrounds, and picnic areas nestled among mature trees—ideal for family outings, youth sports, and summer community events. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
Phone: (781) 246-6370
Breakheart Reservation (Pearce Lake Beach)
Just over the town line in Saugus, Breakheart Reservation’s Wakefield entrance leads to Pearce Lake Beach, hiking trails, fishing, and scenic vistas of two freshwater lakes and woodlands. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
Phone: (781) 233-0834
BeanStalk Adventure Ropes Course
BeanStalk offers aerial challenge courses and zip lines through a treetop forest, providing thrilling outdoor adventure for all ages just minutes from downtown Wakefield. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
Phone: (781) 246-8400
Chamberlain Park Ice Rink
Chamberlain Park features a seasonal outdoor ice rink for public skating, hockey, and figure skating, surrounded by open fields and lighted walking paths for evening enjoyment. :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
Phone: (781) 246-6370
Wakefield–Lynnfield Rail Trail
Under construction and partially open, this paved rail trail follows the former Newburyport Railroad, offering an easy, flat route for walking, biking, and inline skating between Wakefield and Lynnfield. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
Phone: (781) 246-6380
Wakefield Historical Society Museum
Housed in the historic West Ward School (the Little Red School House), the Wakefield Historical Society Museum showcases local artifacts, photographs, and exhibits on town history from 17th-century settlement to modern times. :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
Phone: (781) 246-6331
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
Opened in 1923 and designed in Classical Revival style, the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library offers historic architecture, a rich collection of local history, and a beautiful reading room for patrons.
Phone: (781) 246-6334
Massachusetts State Armory (Americal Civic Center)
Built in 1913 in Classical Revival style, the former armory now serves as the Americal Civic Center—hosting community events, meetings, and cultural programs in a landmark brick building. :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
Phone: (781) 224-0356
Church–Lafayette Streets Historic District
This well-preserved 7-acre district features late 18th and early 19th-century Federal and Greek Revival homes along Church and Lafayette Streets, reflecting Wakefield’s colonial heritage. :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
Phone: (781) 246-6330
West Ward School (Little Red School House)
Dating to the 19th century, the restored West Ward School served kindergarteners until the 1990s; today it houses the Wakefield Historical Society and offers guided tours of the one-room classroom. :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
Phone: (781) 246-6331
E. Boardman House
This elegant 1845 Federal-style residence at 7 Salem Street offers rare public tours and insights into early Wakefield domestic architecture and the Boardman family legacy.
Phone: (781) 246-6331
Flanley’s Block
Constructed in 1896, Flanley’s Block at 307 Main Street is a restored Victorian commercial building now housing shops and offices, showcasing ornate brickwork and historic storefront design.
Phone: (781) 246-6330
Deacon Thomas Kendall House
Built circa 1660, the Deacon Thomas Kendall House at One Prospect Street is one of Wakefield’s oldest structures, preserved as a private residence with occasional open-house tours.
Phone: (781) 246-6331
Wakefield Fine Arts Theatre
Located at the Savings Bank Theater in Wakefield High School, the Fine Arts Theatre hosts community plays, concerts, and film series in a historic 1920s auditorium. :contentReference[oaicite:19]{index=19}
Phone: (781) 246-6440
Bossmama Taproom & Kitchen
Bossmama offers a self-pour beer wall with 28 rotating taps, craft cocktails, and upscale pub fare in a modern, sports-driven atmosphere at the Greenwood Plaza. :contentReference[oaicite:20]{index=20}
Phone: (781) 246-6444
Public Kitchen Wakefield
Public Kitchen serves New England comfort food and craft beer in an industrial-chic space on Main Street, with live music and community events weekly. :contentReference[oaicite:21]{index=21}
Phone: (781) 587-3427
Main St. Grille & Taphouse
Main St. Grille features upscale American fare, a curated craft beer selection, and a lively bar scene in a renovated early-20th-century building on Wakefield’s Main Street. :contentReference[oaicite:22]{index=22}
Phone: (781) 246-7007
Harrington’s Pub
This family-owned Irish pub at 17 Water Street serves comfort food, pub classics, and hosts private functions upstairs in a cozy, neighborhood atmosphere. :contentReference[oaicite:23]{index=23}
Phone: (781) 245-1525
Concerts on the Common
Each summer from July through September, free “Concerts on the Common” features live band performances every Sunday evening, drawing families and music lovers to the bandstand.
Phone: (781) 246-6330
Festival By The Lake
Held on the second Saturday in June, Festival By The Lake is a day-long street fair with crafts, live music, food vendors, and a car show along Main Street and the Common.
Phone: (781) 246-6330
Festival Italia
On the third Saturday in August, Festival Italia transforms the Common with Italian food, live opera, bocce tournaments, and traditional folk dancing honoring Wakefield’s Italian heritage.
Phone: (781) 246-6330
Town Day
Each autumn, Town Day celebrates Wakefield’s community spirit with parade, vendors, live music, and youth sports exhibitions across venues on Main Street and the Common.
Phone: (781) 246-6330
Independence Day Parade
Wakefield’s July 4th Home Town March features marching bands, floats, first responders, and colorful patriotism winding through downtown and concluding with fireworks by the lake.
Phone: (781) 246-6330
Wakefield Porchfest
In early September, Porchfest invites local musicians to perform on 50 front porches across town in a single-day, town-wide music festival celebrating grassroots art.
Phone: (781) 246-6330
Tis the Season Holiday Stroll
On the first Saturday in December, downtown Wakefield lights up with holiday decorations, carriage rides, festive music, and community cheer during the annual Holiday Stroll.
Phone: (781) 246-6330
Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Self-guided maps highlight 25 historic sites from colonial homes to civic landmarks; downloadable at the Chamber of Commerce for a leisurely two-mile exploration of downtown Wakefield. :contentReference[oaicite:31]{index=31}
Phone: (781) 245-3308
First Parish Congregational Church
Founded in 1638, the First Parish Congregational Church at 1 Church Street features a 1912 Byzantine-Romanesque sanctuary, active ministries, and a storied 380-year history. :contentReference[oaicite:32]{index=32}
Phone: (781) 245-1644
Emmanuel Episcopal Church
Dating to 1860, Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Common Street showcases Gothic Revival architecture and welcomes visitors to Sunday services and seasonal concerts. :contentReference[oaicite:33]{index=33}
Phone: (781) 245-8183
Saint Joseph Parish
Serving Wakefield’s West Side since 1903, Saint Joseph Parish on Main Street is known for its Romanesque Revival church and vibrant community outreach programs. :contentReference[oaicite:34]{index=34}
Phone: (781) 245-7444
Restoration Road Church
Formerly Greenwood Union Church (1848), Restoration Road Church in Greenwood offers worship services, community dinners, and charitable programs in a picturesque historic chapel. :contentReference[oaicite:35]{index=35}
Phone: (781) 246-4743
Romanian Orthodox Church
Serving Wakefield’s East Side, the Romanian Orthodox Church on North Main Street features traditional Byzantine iconography and welcomes visitors to liturgies and cultural events. :contentReference[oaicite:36]{index=36}
Phone: (781) 775-6767
Temple Emmanuel
Temple Emmanuel on Main Street is a historic synagogue serving Wakefield’s Jewish community with services, adult education, and holiday celebrations in a Colonial Revival building. :contentReference[oaicite:37]{index=37}
Phone: (781) 245-2954
Wakefield–Lynnfield United Methodist Church
Located on North Avenue in Montrose, Wakefield–Lynnfield UMC offers worship, youth programs, and community outreach in a mid-20th-century brick sanctuary. :contentReference[oaicite:38]{index=38}
Phone: (781) 245-0421
Mun Su Sa Buddhist Temple
Mun Su Sa is a Korean Zen Buddhist temple in Montrose offering meditation classes, dharma talks, and cultural festivals in a peaceful wooded setting. :contentReference[oaicite:39]{index=39}
Phone: (781) 246-0100
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