Named for the cascading waterfall visible from Cataract Street, Cascades Park abuts a number of other conservation areas and parks. This park has many hiking and nature trails which consist of interesting geographic features, most notably, the waterfall which leads into Cook Pond.
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View some of the other parks in the City. Get out and explore!
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Coal Mine Brook
District: 2
Coal Mine Brook features upgrades to the East West Trail Network, a new playground and state of the art adult fitness area. This park was renovated in 2023.
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Harry Sherry Field (S. Worcester Playground)
District: 4
South Worcester Playground, also known as Harry Sherry Field and as Maloney Field, became a City park in 1986. This park is the home of the South Worcester Baseball league, featuring two baseball fields, a soccer area, two handball courts, a basketball court and a playground.
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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: 151 Cataract Street - Map
District: 5
Size: 69.1 acres
Parking Lot(s): No
Features:
- Nature Trail(s)
- Water Access
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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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Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.