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Gardner Area Facts

  • Gardner has a Livability Score of 75/100, which is considered excellent
  • Gardner crime rates are 27% lower than the Massachusetts average
  • Cost of living in Gardner is 16% lower than the Massachusetts average
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Small Town Features User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 16, 2018) Gardner is one of those small towns that offer a lot of nothing. However, I've lived here for two years and wouldn't leave at all. There are very few large businesses, so it's hard to find a job. However, if you venture about 15 miles down the road, then you begin to see shopping ...Read More centers, banks, and larger businesses that offer the kind of money that you need to live in the town. My favorite place to visit is Dunn State Park. It's beautiful in the winter with snow on the ground and comfortable in the summer since it's really not that hot all the time.

You'll find a few attractions in Gardner that you might not expect. One is a pool hall called Shooters Billiards. As long as you visit before about 11 at night, then you'll have a good time. The bar does offer discounts on certain days of the week. DeeDees Treasures is a fun place to go as well if you like antiques and unique items that you can't usually find in retail stores. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Gardner? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Crystal Lake Park
      Crystal Lake Park
      Stedman Playground
      Greenwood Memorial Pool & Spray Park
      Monument Park
      Jackson Playground
      Jackson Skate Park
      Olivia Case Playground

      Entertainment

      Gardner Cinemas

      Food & Drink

      West End Beagle Club
      Dunkin' Donuts
      D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches
      KFC
      Anthony's Liquor Mart
      Burger King
      Wendy's
      Subway

      A- Commute

      Is public transit available in Gardner? Of all people who commute, 0.8% take public transportation in Gardner.
      Drive to Work
      76%

      equal to the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Gardner a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Heywood Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walgreens
      Rite Aid
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors