Whalom Park
Whalom Park was an amusement park located on Lake Whalom in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, that operated from 1893 to 2000. A drive of 23 mi reaches Walden Pond. Its mildest months, May to September, bring highs of 70–83°F.
A theme park inside Lunenburg
Open late April-Mid October
Whalom Park is a seasonal theme park: open late April-Mid October. Check its calendar for the days and hours. When to go ↓
25 rides and 1 roller coaster
Including 1 water ride. Open since 1893. About ↓
Leominster is the nearest base
Leominster is 4 miles south, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Open since 1893
Whalom Park opened in 1893, 133 years ago. About ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
Open late April-Mid October
Typical highs and lows in Lunenburg. Gray months it’s closed. Green months are open and mild.
Whalom Park
Whalom Park was an amusement park located on Lake Whalom in Lunenburg, Massachusetts, that operated from 1893 to 2000. The site was redeveloped into a 240-unit apartment complex.
- Type
- Theme park
- Season
- late April-Mid October
- Rides
- 25 · 1 roller coaster · 1 water ride
- Opened
- 1893
- Wikipedia readers
- 9.5K a year
Places to stay near Whalom Park
The nearest towns with places to stay are Lunenburg (3) and Leominster (5), and Boston has the most rooms in the area (199).
Boston
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
672,973 people
41 mi southeast of Whalom Park
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Whalom Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg | in town | — | 3 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 12,043 | $464K | B+ |
| Leominster | 4 mi south | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 2 motels | 44,194 | $380K | C |
| Fitchburg | 4 mi northwest | 5 min | 5 2 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 2 lodges & cabins | 42,136 | $336K | C |
| Westminster | 8 mi west | 10 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 8,807 | $422K | B |
| Nashua | 18 mi northeast | 25 min | 22 16 hotels · 4 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 92,435 | $404K | B |
| Lancaster | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 4 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 9,161 | $519K | A− |
| Ayer | 9 mi east | 15 min | 4 2 hotels · 2 motels | 9,267 | $464K | B |
| Marlborough | 19 mi southeast | 30 min | 14 12 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 RV park | 42,772 | $513K | C |
| Boston | 41 mi southeast | 1 hr | 199 158 hotels · 29 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 672,973 | $732K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
While you are near Whalom Park
Within 42 miles you can add these well-known places.
Big draw37 mi Stadium & arenaFenway Park
Big draw42 mi Stadium & arenaGillette Stadium
Big draw37 mi LakeLake Chaubunagungamaug
Big draw37 mi MuseumIsabella Stewart Gardner Museum
123 mi LakeWalden Pond
227 mi MountainMount Monadnock
38 mi AttractionFreedom Trail
35 mi Stadium & arenaHarvard StadiumPhoto credits
Fenway Park: Gatorfan252525, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Gillette Stadium: Bernard Gagnon, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Chaubunagungamaug: Bree from Worcester, MA, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: Sean Dungan, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Walden Pond: Victorgrigas, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Monadnock: Jonwmcinenrey, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Freedom Trail: Ingfbruno, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Harvard Stadium: Nick Allen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Planning a visit to Whalom Park
When is Whalom Park open?
late April-Mid October. Check its calendar for the days and hours, which change through the season.
Is Whalom Park in Lunenburg?
Yes. It’s inside Lunenburg, MA.
When is the best time to visit Whalom Park?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
What is the closest airport to Whalom Park?
Worcester Regional (ORH), about 22 miles away. The nearest big hub is Boston Logan (BOS), about 40 miles.
How many roller coasters does Whalom Park have?
1, among 25 rides (including 1 water rides).
Where should I stay near Whalom Park?
Leominster (4 mi, 5 places to stay), Fitchburg (4 mi, 5 places to stay) and Westminster (8 mi, 7 places to stay).
Local know-how from Lunenburg
No one has shared advice yet; Lunenburg’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.