Morgan Landing, or Morgan Park, or Morgan Landing Park, is an 11 acre park right off grove street.

This park features a boat launch, tennis courts, picnic areas, benches, and somewhat of a walking trail. It’s actually a lot bigger than it looks when you drive by, as it extends all the way down to where Grove and Holden Streets split.

This park was a gift to the city from Paul S. Morgan in 1941. Morgan served as a Navy officer before joining Morgan Construction, his family’s business, which was founded in 1888, to design and manufacture steel mill equipment. He started on the assembly floor and took over as president in 1965. He was also civically active, helping Dwight Eisenhower get elected in 1952 and ran for and got elected to City Council in the fall of 1953. He was elected twice to City Council and served on the Worcester Republican City Committee and the Republican State Committee.

It is a cool spot, with great views and ample parking. You really can’t go wrong with any of the three parks on Indian Lake.

The Indian Lake Watershed Association Inc holds a spring cleanup at Morgan Landing every year, as well as the other two parks on Indian Lake: Shore Park and Indian Lake Beach. There were talks about creating another park at the newly acquired land at the end of Mattson Ave.

The master plan for Morgan Landing calls for the implementation of a fishing pier, the addition of more walking paths, the removal of the tennis courts, and the addition of a playground and picnic/pavilion area.