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

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory

The Department of Public Works & Parks (DPW&P) advises motorists that there may be traffic delays at the following locations where DPW&P resurfacing, water, or sewer related construction activity will take place during the week beginning July 15, 2019. The usual hours of work will be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. See the list of streets below or view the list and an updated map at the link below:
Posted: Friday 07/12/19

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory

Posted: Friday 07/05/19

Invasive Aquatic Plant Removal at Coes Reservoir

The City of Worcester Department of Public Works & Parks has contracted a lake management company to use a mechanical harvester in Coes Reservoir starting on Monday, July 8, 2019, in order to address the invasive water chestnut (Trapa natans). The harvester will be removing the aquatic weeds in the northern portion of the Reservoir for the duration of the week.
Posted: Friday 07/05/19

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The City of Worcester Parks and Recreation Department Presents: Elm Park Summer Drop In Program. This program runs from July 22 to August 23, Monday through Friday from 9AM to 5PM. For more information, please call 774-502-6649 or e-mail odaymm@worcesterma.gov....
Posted: Tuesday 07/16/19 12:59 PM

On Friday, July 26, 2018, MassWildlife will host a learn to fish clinic at Greenhill Park Pond in Worcester (180 Greenhill Parkway). This clinic is open to the public and sponsored by the City of Worcester DPW & Parks & Recreation Division. Register for this free program using...
Posted: Wednesday 07/10/19 8:29 AM

DPW&P Construction Activity Traffic Advisory http://www.worcesterma.gov/engineering/construction-activity
Posted: Friday 07/05/19 10:15 AM

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Beaches, Pools & Spray Parks

The City of Worcester has one pool, two spray parks and four beaches. The City is also home to three state beaches and pools. All sites are open to the public 12 to 7 p.m. everyday during the summer.

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.

Small Wireless Facilities in the Right of Way
For those seeking to locate wireless facilities within the right of way, please review our "Small Cell" page for complete details and permit application.