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 September 16, 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 09/13/19

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 September 9, 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 09/06/19

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 September 2, 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 08/30/19

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Posted: Friday 09/13/19 1:44 PM

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Posted: Friday 09/06/19 3:53 PM

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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.

Hope Cemetery Fall Cleanup 2019

The City of Worcester DPW - Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division respectfully requests that all Spring/Summer decorations, flowers, fences and/or religious objects be removed from the lots including Babyland/Children's Garden by Sunday, September 29, 2019.

Household Hazardous Waste Day

The City of Worcester holds drop-off days specifically for household hazardous waste. Household hazardous waste drop-off is by appointment only. We will only accept waste from Worcester residents and proof of residency is required.

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.