Apricot Street Playground is a small park (2.3 acres) located on the corner of Merchant and Apricot Street near the Worcester-Leicester line. This park features a small playground, a swing set and a few picnic tables. It has been a City Park since 1940.
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View some of the other parks in the City. Get out and explore!
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Betty Price Playground
District: 2
This playground is named after the late Elizabeth "Betty" Price, a woman who led the way for African American women in Worcester. The property consists of two parcels: one initially acquired from Prospect House, Inc. in 1968 and a second parcel acquired by the City in 2000.
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Dodge Park
District: 2
Dodge Park is a quaint 9 acre park located to the east of Indian Lake. Thomas Dodge donated the land to establish Dodge Park in 1889. In 1897, a rustic stone bridge was built over what was Arthur Spring at the time. Today, Dodge Park has a gazebo, a picnic area and nature trails to enjoy!
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Shore Park
District: 1
Located on Shore Drive, this park was renovated with a new bathhouse in the Spring of 2018. This park features a large beach on the north end of Indian Lake, as well as picnic areas. Beach-goers will find a new bathhouse, including restrooms, a first-aid room and a lifeguard room.
Quick Facts
Location: 65 Apricot Street - Map
District: 5
Size: 2.3 acres
Parking Lot(s): No
Features:
- Picnic Area
- Playground
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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
parks@worcesterma.gov
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.