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Located just north of I-290 and Brittan Square, this 26 acre park offers a baseball diamond, two ponds and a multipurpose field which mostly hosts football games in the fall and soccer games in the spring.

It has a significantly varying elevation within the park. There is a change in grade of 47 feet within the single park, being the highest point to the north edge, along Davidson road. This area is used as the sledding hill and has great views of the park.

Pond Access

Great Blue Herron Wading in One of the Burncoat Park Ponds

Burncoat Park offers two different ponds for visitors to explore in all seasons. This is a beautiful area for walkers to take in the sights during warmer months.

History

Burncoat Bridge 1901

In 1889, 39.42 acres were purchased from John D. Curtis, Joseph E. Bond, Jane Harris, Alfred Smith and Francis Weatherbee. In 1898 Western Pond was created and in 1901 the Boulder Bridge was built. Western Pond began being used as a skating rink in 1923. Burncoat Playground was added in 1926. In 1930, a hockey rink was built.

In 1962, 8.2 acres were taken by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for the construction of the I-290 expressway. An additional amount was offered to the Worcester Public Schools for the construction of Wawecus Elementary School.

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Harry Sherry Field Baseball Diamond

Harry Sherry Field (S. Worcester Playground)

District: 4

South Worcester Playground, also known as Harry Sherry Field and as Maloney Field, became a City park in 1986. This park is the home of the South Worcester Baseball league, featuring two baseball fields, a soccer area, two handball courts, a basketball court and a playground.
Grant Square Green and Brown Playground Set

Grant Square

District: 2

Grant Square is located in the Green Hill neighborhood of Worcester. The park property was acquired in two sections, but after the larger piece was acquired, the two were combined into a single tract for park use. In 2015, the city installed a new playground, a new basketball court and community garden beds.
University (Crystal) Park Pond with Trees Around

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.

Quick Facts

Location: 70 North Parkway - Map

District: 2

Size: 26.0 acres

Parking Lot(s): No

Master Plan: View Master Plan

Features:

  • Baseball Diamond
  • Multipurpose Field
  • Water Access

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Contact Information

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Parks & Recreation
50 Officer Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605

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