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Coal Mine Brook features upgrades to the East West Trail Network, a new playground and a state of the art adult fitness area. This park was renovated and officially opened in Fall 2023.

The playground includes a modern jungle gym with net and rock-wall climbing features, circular net swings, an animal themed see-saw, climbing structures and slides! The ground around the playground and fitness area is made of poured-in-place rubber for improved safety and comfort. There are picnic areas and benches with companion seating nearby for relaxing at the park. You can enjoy beautiful views of Lake Quinsigamond as well!

Playground at Coal Mine Brook Park

Fitness Fun

Fitness Area at Coal Mine Brook

This park includes a state-of-the-art adult fitness center. Get your workout on under the canopy on the outdoor ellipticals, pull-up and climbing bars, step-ups and see how high you can jump!

Nature Trail

This park includes the north end of the East Side Trail that runs through this section of Worcester, ending at East Park. This trail includes a fully accessible walkway with overlooks of Coal Mine Brook. Educational, environmental and wildlife kiosks are also present at these overlooks!

Map Image of the Trail System for the East Side Trail

East Side Trail

Learn more about the history and view the map of the East Side Trail that runs from East Park to Lake Quinsigamond.

Trail Map

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View of Indian Lake from the Sandy Shore

Indian Lake Beach

District: 1

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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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Green Hill Park Stone Pavilion with Red Roof

Green Hill Park

District: 2

Worcester’s largest and most diverse park includes a golf course and many sports fields, some lighted. There is a petting zoo, arboretum, ponds and playgrounds. Green Hill Pond, a 30-acre “great pond” is at the center. Multiple gazebos and picnic areas provide areas to relax and take in the view.

Quick Facts

Location: 616 Plantation Street - Map

District: 2

Size: 4.67 acres

Parking Lot(s): Yes

Features:

  • Nature Trail(s)
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground

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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Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.