Wakefield Park
About the district
Wakefield Park, at Roughly Park Ave. between Summit Ave. and Chestnut St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 2, 1990. The Register lists it for its town planning and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 534 other Massachusetts listings. The district takes in 20 historic buildings. It was listed as part of Wakefield MRA. The listing covers 8 acres. 12 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric district in Massachusetts, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 32 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Roughly Park Ave. between Summit Ave. and Chestnut St., Wakefield · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
22 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of Wakefield Park
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wakefield Park
Is Wakefield Park on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 2, 1990 (Register number 89000755).
Is Wakefield Park a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Boardman House, 3.1 miles away.
Can you visit Wakefield Park?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Where can I read the history of Wakefield Park?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 32 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 63791580 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.