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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Wetherell Estate Park (Duffy Field)
District: 1
Wetherell Estate Park (Duffy Field) contains a newly installed playground and renovated little league field. In 1944, this parcel of 12.88 acres was transferred from jurisdiction of the Bureau of Streets. In 1967, 5.6 acres were used for the WNEB Broadcast Tower.
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Mulcahy Field
District: 3
Mulcahy Field is a 4-acre park located in the Grafton Hill neighborhood on Dorchester Street. It is just across Arthur Street from Banis Street Playlot. This park features not only a baseball field and a softball field, but also a playground, a basketball court and a batting cage.
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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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Address
Parks & Recreation
50 Officer Manny Familia Way
Worcester, MA 01605
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Phone: 508-799-1190
Fax: 508-799-1293
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