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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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Great Brook Valley Softball Field

Great Brook Valley Playground

District: 1

Great Brook Valley Playground has a softball field and a multi-purpose field for playing sports and games! This park also abuts the Poor Farm Brook on its north-east corner. Nearby to Great Brook Valley Playground are Holland Rink Playground and Tacoma Street Playground.
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Ball Property Entrance Sign with Trees in Background

Ball Property

District: 3

The Harvey Ball Conservation Area, also known as Ball Property, is a City park consisting only of a nature trail. This conservation area is used as a wildlife sanctuary. Located along the Blackstone River and Broad Meadow Brook Trail, this area is known as the "Smiley Face" Trail.
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Grant Square Green and Brown Playground Set

Grant Square

District: 2

Grant Square is located in the Green Hill neighborhood of Worcester. The park property was acquired in two sections, but after the larger piece was acquired, the two were combined into a single tract for park use. In 2015, the city installed a new playground, a new basketball court and community garden beds.

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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