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In 1864, Thomas and Eliza Dodge moved to Worcester, where they became generous donors to many organizations. In 1881, he and Charles Washburn organized the Worcester Barbed Wire Fence Company. Thomas Dodge donated the 13 acres of land to establish Dodge Park in 1889. He was an inventor, in addition to studying law. Dodge died on February 12, 1910, leaving a rich legacy of philanthropy to the City of Worcester.

In 1897, rustic stone bridge was built over what was Arthur Spring at the time, designed by Martin Green. 

Today, Dodge Park has a gazebo, a picnic area and nature trails to enjoy!

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

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Lake View Playground under Shady Trees

Lake View Playground

District: 2

Lake View Playground is a small neighborhood park located on Lakeview Street, less than half a mile away from Lake Quinsigamond. This park features a playground, a swing set and a half basketball court. There also is a memorial stone bench on the Lakeview Street side of the park.
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Farber Field Sign in Front of Sports Fields

Farber Field

District: 5

Farber Field is a small 3 acre city park located off of Moreland Street on Camelot Drive, on Worcester's West Side. This park features a newly renovated, synthetic multi-purpose field that hosts soccer teams from Worcester Youth Soccer and Doherty Memorial High School.
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Green Hill Park Stone Pavilion with Red Roof

Green Hill Park

District: 2

Worcester’s largest and most diverse park includes a golf course and many sports fields, some lighted. There is a petting zoo, arboretum, ponds and playgrounds. Green Hill Pond, a 30-acre “great pond” is at the center. Multiple gazebos and picnic areas provide areas to relax and take in the view.

Quick Facts

Location: 81 Randolph Road - Map

District: 2

Size: 9.1 acres

Parking Lot(s): No

Features:

  • Gazebo/Pavilion
  • Nature Trail(s)
  • Picnic Area

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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