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Fairmount Park is located atop Poet Laureate Hill off of Grove Street. Largely a neighborhood park, it has a playground, circular half basketball court and a picnic area. This park also features amazing views of downtown Worcester. In addition, Fairmount Park has an amphitheater and occasionally hosts various events at the park.

Shoot Some Hoops

Circular Half-Court Basketball Court at Fairmont Park

Get some friends together for a little basketball game on this uniquely shaped court! The circular basketball court is perfect for a quick game to get some exercise or to improve your skills and practice.

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Beaver Brook Park Baseball Diamond and Bleachers

Beaver Brook Park

District: 5

Located across the street from Foley Stadium, Beaver Brook Park is home to both Ted Williams Little League and the Worcester Vikings youth football program. It offers many paved walking paths with pedestrian lighting, as well as numerous playing fields. It’s one of the City’s busiest parks.
Boynton Park Bridge Over a Creek

Boynton Park

District: 5

Boynton Park is Worcester's second largest city-park, physically located within the town of Paxton. It features a baseball diamond, picnic area and many hiking and nature trails, which connect to many other publicly accessible green spaces. Silver Spring cuts through the middle of the park.
Betty Price Blue and Green Playground Set

Betty Price Playground

District: 2

This playground is named after the late Elizabeth "Betty" Price, a woman who led the way for African American women in Worcester. The property consists of two parcels: one initially acquired from Prospect House, Inc. in 1968 and a second parcel acquired by the City in 2000.

Quick Facts

Location: 22 Hemans Street - Map

District: 2

Size: 0.92 acres

Parking Lot(s): No

Features:

  • Amphitheater
  • Basketball Court
  • Gazebo/Pavilion
  • Picnic Area
  • Playground

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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
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Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.