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Boynton Park is Worcester's second largest city-park, physically located within the town of Paxton. It features a baseball diamond, a picnic area and many hiking and nature trails around the park, which connect to many other publicly accessible green spaces. Silver Spring cuts through the middle of Boynton Park.

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View some of the other parks in the City. Get out and explore!

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Dodge Park Gazebo and Picnic Tables

Dodge Park

District: 2

Dodge Park is a quaint 9 acre park located to the east of Indian Lake. Thomas Dodge donated the land to establish Dodge Park in 1889. In 1897, a rustic stone bridge was built over what was Arthur Spring at the time. Today, Dodge Park has a gazebo, a picnic area and nature trails to enjoy!
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Boynton Park Bridge Over a Creek

Boynton Park

District: 5

Boynton Park is Worcester's second largest city-park, physically located within the town of Paxton. It features a baseball diamond, picnic area and many hiking and nature trails, which connect to many other publicly accessible green spaces. Silver Spring cuts through the middle of the park.
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Cookson Field Silver Climbing Structures

Cookson Field

District: 4

Cookson Field is located within the College Hill residential neighborhood in south-central Worcester, near Holy Cross College and the Auburn border. The park site was purchased by the City of Worcester on June 3, 1936 from Herbert E. Howe, and named for Mayor Walter Cookson.

Quick Facts

Location: 599 Mower Street - Map

District: 5

Size: 89.3 acres

Parking Lot(s): No

Features:

  • Nature Trail(s)
  • Picnic Area
  • Softball Diamond
  • Water Access

Contact Information

Address

Parks & Recreation
50 Officer Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605

Contact

Phone: 508-799-1190
Fax: 508-799-1293
parks@worcesterma.gov
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