Named for the cascading waterfall visible from Cataract Street, Cascades Park abuts a number of other conservation areas and parks. This park has many hiking and nature trails which consist of interesting geographic features, most notably, the waterfall which leads into Cook Pond.
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View some of the other parks in the City. Get out and explore!
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Harrington Field
District: 2
Harrington Field is a 6-acre park on the city's East Side, located between Franklin Street and Harrington Way. Named after former Worcester Mayor Francis A. Harrington, it is the home of Jack Barry Little League and features two softball fields, a baseball field, a playground and a basketball court.
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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.
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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.
Quick Facts
Location: 151 Cataract Street - Map
District: 5
Size: 69.1 acres
Parking Lot(s): No
Features:
- Nature Trail(s)
- Water Access
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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.