Located just south and east of Newton Hill, Winslow & Pleasant (Peace) Park is another of Worcester's newer parks, opened in 2008. At a little over half an acre, this is a simple and quaint park, featuring picnic tables, community garden plots and ample seating to just relax and enjoy the outdoors!
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View some of the other parks in the City. Get out and explore!
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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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Lake Park
District: 2,3
Lake Park is Worcester's third largest municipal park. It is located directly across from Lake Quinsigamond. In 1956, 27.12 acres were taken by the State for the development of Lake Quinsigamond, now parts of the park are owned by the State and other parts are owned by the City.
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Vernon Hill Park
District: 3
Vernon Hill Park is a 15-acre park located atop Vernon Hill. This park features a playground, two baseball fields, two softball fields, a basketball court, a swimming pool and a dog park! It is the home of East Side Babe Ruth. Vernon Hill Dog Park is the first ever dog park to open in Worcester.
Quick Facts
Location: 374 Pleasant Street - Map
District: 4
Size: 0.55 acres
Parking Lot(s): No
Features:
- Picnic Area
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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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8 a.m. - 5 p.m.