University Park is one of Worcester's older park acquisitions. It was purchased in the years 1887 and 1889 from Sarah Anderson, Sylvia Gates, William D. Gates and Alonzo Whitcomb.
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 activities such as swimming and ice skating. Today, activities on the Pond are limited to occasional paddle boating or toy boat races. If the pond freezes thick enough, some people enjoy skating on Crystal Pond in the winter months!
The park today has is 14.3 acres. University Park is popularly known as Crystal Park by Worcester natives. That name, however, was never made official.
Get Outside!

As you enjoy the walking trails and fountain at Crystal Pond, let your kids play on the playground at University Park!
Let's Play!
At University Park, in addition to admiring the pond, having a picnic, walking the trails or playing on the playground, you can also play a game on the two basketball courts or the tennis court! As a bonus, the tennis court has the markings on the pavement so that you can switch it up and play a game of pickleball.
Also Check Out
View some of the other parks in the City. Get out and explore!

City Hall Common
District: 2

Logan Field
District: 5

Indian Hill Park
District: 1
Quick Facts
Location: 965 Main Street - Map
District: 4
Size: 14.3 acres
Parking Lot(s): No
Master Plan: View Master Plan
Features:
- Basketball Court
- Nature Trail(s)
- Ice Skating Area
- Playground
- Tennis Court
- Volleyball Court
Know Before You Go
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.