The Lynn Business Partnership is a private advocacy group comprised of 55 senior executives from some of Lynn's largest businesses. The organization fosters economic development within the city by ensuring that the business perspective is considered in the political decision-making process. The Lynn Woods Reservation, designed by Frederick Law Olmstead, has 2,200 acres of land available to the public for hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, etc. Noteworthy areas include Dungeon Rock, Breeds Pond and Walden Pond. The three-acre Rose Garden is elegantly landscaped with rose bushes, perennials, and a variety of trees.
Admission is free.
The Heritage State Park Visitors' Center Located in a 19th century former warehouse, the Center has imaginative and engaging exhibits that use objects, photos, videos, and a c. 1800 shoemaker's shop. Admission is free. This waterfront walkway provides views of Boston and other nearby towns. It contains mosaic panels describing Lynn's history and is the site of numerous summer events. During the summer boat trips run to the Boston Harbor Islands.