Hadwen Park is an intriguing space. Some would say this park is ‘geographically challenged’ because it is a network of rolling hills and deep valleys.

It is one of Worcester’s older parks, as it was donated to the city by Parks Commissioner Obadiah B. Hadwen in 1902. This park features a baseball field, playground (in somewhat derelict shape), winding hiking trails, a paved road through the park, and a waterfront on the river running from Leesville to Curtis Pond. The steep open hill as seen from Heard Street used to have a rope tow, making the hill perfect for sledding and skiing.