City of Worcester, MA
Coes Pond Parks, Stearns Tavern Closed Due to Ongoing Police Investigation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/21/2026 3:01 pm
WORCESTER, Mass. – The City of Worcester announced Friday the closure of Coes Pond Parks and Stearns Tavern until further notice due to the ongoing Worcester Police Department investigation in the area.
As a result, Coes Pond Beach, also known as Binienda Beach; Columbus Park, including the Columbus Park Boardwalk; Knights of Columbus Park; Coes Park Playground (Coes Knife); and Stearns Tavern are closed until further notice.
Residents are instructed to avoid the area due to the ongoing investigation.
Coes Pond Beach Family Day has been relocated to Logan Field.
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