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Paul J. Moosey, P.E., Commissioner

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News & Announcements

City to Mitigate Threat of West Nile Virus by Spraying Designated Area July 12

The City of Worcester Department of Public Health has coordinated with the Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project (CMMCP) to spray an area of concern in response to last week’s detection of West Nile Virus in mosquitoes collected in Worcester.
Posted: Tuesday 07/10/18

West Nile Virus Found in Mosquitoes in Worcester, Auburn; No Humans have Tested Positive

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health told city officials today that West Nile Virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from both Worcester and Auburn. No humans have tested positive for the virus.
Posted: Thursday 07/05/18

School is Out - City Offers Summer Safety Tips for School Vacation and 4th of July Celebrations

Now that school is out for summer vacation, children are outdoors more frequently and exposed to increased recreational hazards. The City of Worcester is urging parents and caretakers to remember important summer safety tips as children head out to the pool, camp, or even the backyard.
Posted: Friday 06/29/18

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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.

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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.