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Great Brook Valley Playground is located next to the Great Brook Valley Housing Complex, which is a part of the Worcester Housing Authority. Nearby residents, or local sports teams, can come here to play softball, soccer, or other games on the multi-purpose field. 

This park has a softball field and a multi-purpose field for playing sports and games! This park also abuts the Poor Farm Brook on its north-east corner. Nearby to Great Brook Valley Playground are Holland Rink Playground and Tacoma Street Playground.

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Ty Cobb Baseball Diamond and Dugouts

Ty Cobb Park

District: 5

Ty Cobb Park is located on James Street near the Worcester-Auburn line. This park features two little league baseball fields and a softball field. Ty Cobb Park is the home of Ty Cobb Little League, which was established in 1952, being one of the first three Little Leagues in Worcester.
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Rockwood Field Baseball Diamond

Rockwood Field

District: 5

Rockwood Field is located right next door to Worcester State University on Chandler Street. George I. Rockwood donated the land that now makes up Rockwood Field to the City of Worcester in 1940 with the intention to create an area that would be placed under the Parks and Recreation Department.
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Institute Park Stone Benches with Ampitheater in Background

Institute Park

District: 2

Institute Park is a historic park which dates to the late 1800’s. Close to downtown, this park was originally an ordinary farm field and pasture. It was donated by the Honorable Stephen Salisbury III in 1887 as a park to supply a green space for the students and citizens of Worcester.

Quick Facts

Location: 33 Northeast Cutoff - Map

District: 1

Size: 9.8 acres

Parking Lot(s): Yes

Master Plan: View Master Plan

Features:

  • Multipurpose Field
  • Softball Diamond

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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Hours

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