Franklin Park Overlook Shelter Ruins
historic site
Part of Frederick Law Olmsted's original plans. Burned down in the 1940s. Site of the Playhouse in the Park from 1966 to 1978.
- 0.4 mi off the Revolutionary Heritage BywayNational
- 7.4 mi off the Battle Road Scenic BywayNational
- 27.6 mi off the Essex Coastal Scenic Byway
Overlooks nearby
- Skywalk Observatory · 3 mi
- Sunset Ledge · 20 mi
- Lookout Point · 24 mi
- Eagle Rock · 30 mi
| Date | Sunrise | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:49 | 18:20 | 18:57 |
| June solstice | 05:09 | 19:43 | 20:25 |
| September equinox | 06:32 | 18:07 | 18:44 |
| December solstice | 07:11 | 15:30 | 16:16 |
Local time (America/New_York).
42.30806, -71.09691
Elevation 48 m (modelled from terrain)