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The Tacoma Street Playground is an almost 19-acre park located north of the Great Brook Valley Housing Complex, featuring a playground, two basketball courts and a picnic area.

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

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Greenwood Park Playground and Covered Picnic Area

Greenwood Park

District: 3

Greenwood Park is located on the south end of the city in the Quinsigamond Village Neighborhood section. It is bustling with lots of activities during the summer months. There is a playground, softball field, spray park, basketball court, nature trail, picnic areas and tennis courts.
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Lake View Playground under Shady Trees

Lake View Playground

District: 2

Lake View Playground is a small neighborhood park located on Lakeview Street, less than half a mile away from Lake Quinsigamond. This park features a playground, a swing set and a half basketball court. There also is a memorial stone bench on the Lakeview Street side of the park.
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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.

Quick Facts

Location: 285 Tacoma Street - Map

District: 1

Size: 18.9 acres

Parking Lot(s): Yes

Master Plan: View Master Plan

Features:

  • Basketball Court
  • 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
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