Worcester's Parks

Parks and open spaces have been a part of Worcester's history since the City's founding. the Worcester Common was the first land set aside by the town for "common open space" in June, 1669. The Common was originally 20 acres.

The best known historic park in Worcester, however, is Elm Park. Purchased in 1854 using public funds, it is recognized as one of the first purchases of land for a public park in the U.S.

The Worcester Parks, Recreation and Cemetery Division currently has approximately 1,250 acres under its jurisdiction. Approximately 495 acres of this land are classified as being utilized for active recreation purposes. Given Worcester's Central location we are blessed with an abundance of park lands available to our general public.

References - "City Parks". City of Worcester, Massachusetts — Public Works and Park.

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