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South Worcester Playground, also known as Harry Sherry Field and as Maloney Field, became a City park in 1986. This 5-acre park is located on Cambridge St and is the home of the South Worcester Baseball league.

This park features two baseball fields, a soccer area, two handball courts, a basketball court, a playground, the Camp Street Community Garden and the South Worcester Neighborhood Center.

Leave it All on the Court

Handball Court at Harry Sherry Field

If baseball isn't your thing, you find other options at Harry Sherry Field to suit your needs. Check out both of the handball courts and the basketball court; bring some friends and have a ball!

Play Area

The playground area at Harry Sherry Field (South Worcester Playground) is typically a busy area with many children running around and having fun. This beautiful playground near the South Worcester Neighborhood Center and the Camp Street Community Garden has many separate play structures to keep young ones interested and entertained.

Playground Area at the Harry Sherry Field

Also Check Out

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

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Ball Property Entrance Sign with Trees in Background

Ball Property

District: 3

The Harvey Ball Conservation Area, also known as Ball Property, is a City park consisting only of a nature trail. This conservation area is used as a wildlife sanctuary. Located along the Blackstone River and Broad Meadow Brook Trail, this area is known as the "Smiley Face" Trail.
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Burncoat Park Field with Wooden Bench

Burncoat (North) Park

District: 2

Located just north of I-290 and Brittan Square, this 26 acre park offers a baseball diamond, two ponds, sledding hills when there is snow, and a multipurpose field which mostly hosts football games in the fall and soccer games in the spring.
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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: 380 Cambridge Street - Map

District: 4

Size: 4.9 acres

Parking Lot(s): Yes

Master Plan: View Master Plan

Features:

  • Baseball Diamond
  • Basketball Court
  • Handball Court
  • Playground

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

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