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Burncoat Street Playground is the northern most public park in Worcester. Located between Burncoat Street and West Boylston Street, this park offers activities such as basketball, tennis and volleyball, as well as a playground. Burncoat Street Playground is also fairly close to Kendrick Field.

Play Outside

View of the Slide Area of the Burncoat Street Playground

The Burncoat Street Playground has play structures for kids of all ages. Whether kids want to swing, slide, climb or just run around, parents can relax on a shady bench while the little ones burn off some energy.

Updated Courts

Looking at the Net of the Tennis Court

You'll feel like you can play your best games on these amazing courts! Both the basketball court and tennis court are paved and nicely maintained so that you can focus on improving your skills. Even more convenient is that the tennis court doubles as a pickleball court as well! Official markings for both tennis and pickleball can be found here to play either sport at your convenience.

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

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University (Crystal) Park Pond with Trees Around

University (Crystal) Park

District: 4

University Park is located in both a residential neighborhood and directly adjacent to a college campus. In the middle of the park is Crystal Pond, formerly used for swimming and ice skating. Today, activities on the Pond are limited to occasional paddle boating or toy boat races.
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Logan Field Baseball Diamond

Logan Field

District: 5

Logan Field was purchased in 1928, from the trustees of the Speedway Glens. It was named for James Logan who served as Mayor of the City for four years and was a pioneer in the playground movement. The head of the Blue Square Trail, which leads to God's Acre and Tetasset Ridge, starts here.
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Blithewood Park Blue and Green Playground

Blithewood Park

District: 3

Blithewood Park features a playground, basketball court, baseball field, historic gazebo, and on-site parking. The Park got an upgrade in 2014. This re-vamp included, a new playground, fencing, accessible walkway upgrades and the gazebo got a new roof, repair of worn boards and a complete repainting.

Quick Facts

Location: 524 Burncoat Street - Map

District: 1

Size: 1.2 acres

Parking Lot(s): No

Features:

  • Basketball Court
  • Playground
  • Tennis Court
  • Volleyball Court

Contact Information

Address

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

Contact

Phone: 508-799-1190
Fax: 508-799-1293
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