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.
The Tacoma Street Playground is an almost 19-acre park located north of the Great Brook Valley Housing Complex, featuring a playground, two basketball courts and a picnic area.
Located on Shore Drive, this park was completely renovated with a new bathhouse in the Spring of 2018. This park features a large beach on the north end of Indian Lake, as well as picnic areas. Beach-goers will find a new bathhouse, including restrooms, a first-aid room and a lifeguard room. The project, at Indian Lake, included drainage and walkway upgrades as well.
Please Be Advised: The use of personal watercraft on Indian Lake is prohibited.
Salisbury Park is home to Bancroft Tower and holds some of the most beautiful views of Worcester. It is located atop Prospect Hill on the northwestern end of the city.
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. He wanted the land to be developed for public park and playground use and enjoyment.
Ramshorn Island is a small island on Lake Quinsigamond. This island is located on the south side of the newly renovated 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.
Worcester's island park is currently only accessible by boat. This island became a city park in 1919 and was the former home of various boat clubs.
The Providence Street Playground has been a city park since 2010. It features a new playground, which is split into two sections. One side is focused on younger kids, while the other side is geared toward older kids. It also contains Glodis Field, a multipurpose turf field named after the late State Rep. William J. Glodis.
Oread Castle Park is a 3-acre park located in the Main South neighborhood. It recently underwent a massive renovation and features basketball/futsal courts, outdoor fitness and exercise stations, a playground, picnic tables and nature trails.
If you enjoy casual sports and athletics, Oread Castle Park offers three marked out basketball courts, outdoor fitness/exercise stations and a playground.