Directions
Driving directions Click here for location in Google Maps
From I-95:
- Take exit 36 toward Washington St/Woburn.
- Merge onto Mishawum Road.
- Turn right onto Washington Street.
- West Cummings Park is on the right. EAL is located in Building 800, Suite 5550
From I-93 North:
- Take exit 36 for Montvale Ave toward Stoneham.
- Turn left onto Montvale Ave.
- In 1.3 miles, turn right onto Washington Street.
- West Cummings Park is on the left. EAL is located in Building 800, Suite 5550
Parking
Free public parking is available in the parking lot surrounding building 800. Do not park in predesignated spaces.
Public transportation
- From Boston / North Station, the Lowell line of the commuter rail stops at the Mishawum Road Station. From the station, continue east up Mishawum Road towards Washington Street for 1/2 mile. Cummings Park is on the left.
- Bus 354 from downtown Boston (State Street & Washington Mall) stops at 400 West Cummings Park. The stop is located in Cummings Park: EAL is in the same park, Building 800, Suite 5550.
For MBTA information call 617-722-3200.
English At Large
800 West Cummings Park, Suite 5550
Woburn, MA 01801
tel : 781.395.2374
email : info@englishatlarge.org
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