Holmes Field is an 8-acre park located on Plantation Street, named after Swedish businessman and politician, Pehr G. Holmes. It features an accessible playground with areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12 with poured in place rubber safety surfacing, two tennis courts with Pickleball overlays and sports lighting. Holmes Field is home of the Nick Manzello Baseball Diamond.
Two separate playground areas can be found at Holmes Field with accessible structures for children of all ages! You'll also find ample seating areas to relax and unwind while the kids burn off some energy.
Recent renovations of Holmes Field included the addition of two new tennis courts with Pickleball overlays (Pickleball is a paddleball sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton and table tennis). These bright, fenced-in courts will help you bring your tennis game to the next level!
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Grant Square is located in the Green Hill neighborhood of Worcester. The park property was acquired in two sections, but after the larger piece was acquired, the two were combined into a single tract for park use. In 2015, the city installed a new playground, a new basketball court and community garden beds.
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.
Coal Mine Brook features upgrades to the East West Trail Network, a new playground and state of the art adult fitness area. This park was renovated in 2023.