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.
Also Check Out
View some of the other parks in the City. Get out and explore!
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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.
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Bennett Field
District: 5
Bennett Field is a 6 acre park located behind the state Veterans Memorial Pool in Webster Square. It is also between Curtis Ponds and Coes Pond. It is undergoing renovations to the ball field and the retaining wall along Gates Lane. This park features a softball field, playground and pool!
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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
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
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.