Located just south and east of Newton Hill, Winslow & Pleasant (Peace) Park is another of Worcester's newer parks, opened in 2008. At a little over half an acre, this is a simple and quaint park, featuring picnic tables, community garden plots and ample seating to just relax and enjoy the outdoors!
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View some of the other parks in the City. Get out and explore!
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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.
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Ramshorn Island
District: 2
Ramshorn Island is a small island on Lake Quinsigamond. It is located on the south side of the Burns Bridge. While many of the islands on Lake Quinsigamond are privately owned, Ramshorn Island is owned by the City of Worcester; therefore it is open to public use.
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Providence Street Playground
District: 3
The Providence Street Playground has been a city park since 2010. It features a new playground, which is split into two parts. One side is for younger kids, while the other is geared toward older kids. It also contains Glodis Field, a multipurpose field named after the late State Rep. William J. Glodis.
Quick Facts
Location: 374 Pleasant Street - Map
District: 4
Size: 0.55 acres
Parking Lot(s): No
Features:
- Picnic Area
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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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