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
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
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.
Also Check Out
View some of the other parks in the City. Get out and explore!
Institute Park
District: 2
University (Crystal) Park
District: 4
Farber Field
District: 5
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
Know Before You Go
Contact Information
Address
Parks & Recreation
50 Officer Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
Contact
Phone: 508-799-1190
Fax: 508-799-1293
Email Us
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.