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Located just north of I-290 and Brittan Square, this 26 acre park offers a baseball diamond, two ponds and a multipurpose field which mostly hosts football games in the fall and soccer games in the spring.

It has a significantly varying elevation within the park. There is a change in grade of 47 feet within the single park, being the highest point to the north edge, along Davidson road. This area is used as the sledding hill and has great views of the park.

Pond Access

Great Blue Herron Wading in One of the Burncoat Park Ponds

Burncoat Park offers two different ponds for visitors to explore in all seasons. This is a beautiful area for walkers to take in the sights during warmer months.

History

Burncoat Bridge 1901

In 1889, 39.42 acres were purchased from John D. Curtis, Joseph E. Bond, Jane Harris, Alfred Smith and Francis Weatherbee. In 1898 Western Pond was created and in 1901 the Boulder Bridge was built. Western Pond began being used as a skating rink in 1923. Burncoat Playground was added in 1926. In 1930, a hockey rink was built.

In 1962, 8.2 acres were taken by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the construction of the I-290 expressway. An additional amount was offered to the Worcester Public Schools for the construction of Wawecus Elementary School.

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Kendrick Field Goal Posts and Baseball Diamond

Kendrick Field

District: 1

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Institute Park Stone Benches with Ampitheater in Background

Institute Park

District: 2

Institute Park is a historic park which dates to the late 1800’s. Close to downtown, this park was originally an ordinary farm field and pasture. It was donated by the Honorable Stephen Salisbury III in 1887 as a park to supply a green space for the students and citizens of Worcester.

Quick Facts

Location: 70 North Parkway - Map

District: 2

Size: 26.0 acres

Parking Lot(s): No

Master Plan: View Master Plan

Features:

  • Baseball Diamond
  • Multipurpose Field
  • Water Access

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Contact Information

Address

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

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