Public Works & Parks

Paul J. Moosey, P.E., Commissioner

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To request services or report problems, call 508-929-1300 or submit your request online through our online customer service center.

News & Announcements

Brynn Elliot to Headline Annual Festival of Lights Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration, Nov. 30

The City of Worcester has announced that the annual Festival of Lights Tree Lighting and Holiday Celebration will take place on Friday, November 30 from 4:30-9 p.m. headlined by breakthrough pop artist Brynn Elliott.
Posted: Friday 11/09/18

WWI Memorial Grove Unveiling Postponed

Due to delays in construction, the unveiling of the WWI Memorial Grove at Green Hill Park has been postponed. Please join City officials for a ceremony at the WWI Memorial in Lincoln Square commemorating the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day immediately following the Veterans Day Parade on Sunday, November 11.
Posted: Thursday 11/08/18

DPW&P Public Meeting on Water Resources Plan, Nov. 8

The Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks will host a second public information meeting for the City’s Integrated Water Resources Management Plan on Thursday, November 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m., at the Worcester Public Library
Posted: Friday 11/02/18

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Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week due to Veterans Day on Monday, November 12th.
Posted: Monday 11/12/18 7:00 AM

Trash and recycling in Worcester will be delayed one day all this week due to Veterans Day on Monday, November 12th.
Posted: Sunday 11/11/18 6:00 PM

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory...
Posted: Friday 11/09/18 4:27 PM

On Tuesday, November 13, DPW will begin collecting leaves in the following areas. Please obey all posted No Parking signs. Cars interfering with collection will be ticketed. Placing brush or branches in the street may result in fines....
Posted: Friday 11/09/18 3:16 PM

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Fall Leaf Collection

The Fall Leaf Collection Program for 2018 will begin on November 5th and typically takes approximately 6-8 weeks to complete, depending on weather. Please visit the Fall Leaf Collection page for current routes and a collection map.

Green Hill Golf Course

The Division of Parks, Recreation & Cemetery maintains and manages a par 72, 18-hole municipal golf course offering City residents and non-City residents alike an exciting and challenging round of golf.

Leaf & Yard Waste Drop-Off Sites Open

The Worcester Public Works Department operates three yard waste drop-off sites for all Worcester residents, open April through November.

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Programs & Initiatives

Clean Worcester Waters
The City of Worcester is developing a long-term plan that will help prioritize investments in our water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure for the next 50 years.

Main Street Reimagined
The City is embarking on a long-overdue $11 million top-to-bottom reconstruction of Main Street. This is not simply a repaving project. This is a complete reimagining of Main Street.

Children and Staff Raising Their Hands in a Circle in a Park

Recreation Worcester
Recreation Worcester is a free year-round out-of-school time program run by the City of Worcester. Through after-school programs, students will engage with program staff and community partners in enriching, athletic, artistic and academic programming.

Streetlight LED Conversion
The City replaced approximately 14,000 municipal streetlights with energy-efficient LED fixtures, with intelligent controls, dimming capabilities, and individual meters.