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Holmes Field is an 8-acre park located on Plantation Street, named after Swedish businessman and politician, Pehr G. Holmes. It features an accessible playground with areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12 with poured in place rubber safety surfacing, two tennis courts with Pickleball overlays and sports lighting. Holmes Field is home of the Nick Manzello Baseball Diamond.

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Playground Structure at Holmes Field

Two separate playground areas can be found at Holmes Field with accessible structures for children of all ages! You'll also find ample seating areas to relax and unwind while the kids burn off some energy.

Your Serve!

Two Tennis Courts at Holmes Field

Recent renovations of Holmes Field included the addition of two new tennis courts with Pickleball overlays (Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis). These bright, fenced-in courts will help you bring your tennis game to the next level!

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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.
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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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Farber Field Sign in Front of Sports Fields

Farber Field

District: 5

Farber Field is a small 3 acre city park located off of Moreland Street on Camelot Drive, on Worcester's West Side. This park features a newly renovated, synthetic multi-purpose field that hosts soccer teams from Worcester Youth Soccer and Doherty Memorial High School.

Quick Facts

Location: 201 Plantation Street - Map

District: 2

Size: 8.0 acres

Parking Lot(s): Yes

Master Plan: View Master Plan

Features:

  • Baseball Diamond
  • Multipurpose Field
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground
  • Tennis 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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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.