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Bennett Field is an almost 6 acre park, undergoing renovations to the ball field and retaining wall along Gates Lane. Bennett field is located behind the state Veterans Memorial Pool in Webster Square. This park features a softball field, a playground and a pool!

Public Notice: The playground at Bennett Field will be closed as of July 29, 2026, to replace the playground rubber safety surfacing. The playground will be closed for approximately 30 days with a scheduled reopening on or before Friday August 28, 2026, (weather permitting), for the beginning of the new school year. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Run and Play

Swings in Foreground and Playground Structure Behind at Bennett Field

The playground at Bennet Field consists of two sections. One section is designed for children 2-5 years old, while the other section is designed for children 5-12 years old. There are swings for young kids, and for older kids. There are also various play structures with varying levels of difficulty, such as a climbing wall, monkey bar structures, tic tac toe panel, tall or short slides and much more! 

Take a Dip

Bennet Pool

Cool off and take a dip in the Veterans Memorial (Bennett Field) Swimming Pool! This pool is located in the City park.

The pool is in the Bennett Field park, but it is run by the State's Department of Conservation and Recreation.

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Also Check Out

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

Ball Property Entrance Sign with Trees in Background

Ball Property

District: 3

The Harvey Ball Conservation Area, also known as Ball Property, is a City park consisting only of a nature trail. This conservation area is used as a wildlife sanctuary. Located along the Blackstone River and Broad Meadow Brook Trail, this area is known as the "Smiley Face" Trail.
Burncoat Park Field with Wooden Bench

Burncoat (North) Park

District: 2

Located just north of I-290 and Brittan Square, this 26 acre park offers a baseball diamond, two ponds, sledding hills when there is snow, and a multipurpose field which mostly hosts football games in the fall and soccer games in the spring.
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: 1258 Main Street - Map

District: 5

Size: 5.6 acres

Parking Lot(s): No

Master Plan: View Master Plan

Features:

  • Playground
  • Pool
  • Softball Diamond

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
parks@worcesterma.gov
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Hours

Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.