A 100-plus acre town park along the Ware River donated in memory of Grenville Gilbert Jr. in the early 1900s, with ball fields, a boat ramp, fishing piers, a picnic pavilion and woodland walking trails.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leashed dogs are welcome; owners are asked to pick up after their pets.
Hours
Dawn to dusk, per general Town park policy
Accessibility
Two handicap-accessible fishing piers are provided; broader ADA condition of paths/playground not confirmed.
Non Motorized Boating
Allowed
Managed by
Town of Ware Parks and Recreation Department
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On site
Picnic pavilion (rebuilt 2014 with PARC grant funds)
Picnic Areas
Six picnic areas across the park.
Grenville Boat Ramp (with dock)
Carry-in/trailer non-motorized launch to the Ware River.
Fishing Pier
Two handicap-accessible fishing piers.
Basketball Court
One regulation court.
Pickleball Court
Tennis court converted for pickleball; seasonal (spring-fall), waiver and $25 annual fee required. · seasonal · True
Bandstand
Rebuilt 2014 with PARC grant, town match and private funding.
Bocce Court
Installed at the senior center within the park.
Common questions
Can you launch a boat at Grenville Park?
Yes, there is a town boat ramp and dock for non-motorized and trailered small craft on the Ware River.
Is Grenville Park dog friendly?
Leashed dogs are welcome throughout the park.
Where do I park at Grenville Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Grenville Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Grenville Park?
Leashed dogs are welcome; owners are asked to pick up after their pets.
Is Grenville Park wheelchair accessible?
Two handicap-accessible fishing piers are provided; broader ADA condition of paths/playground not confirmed.
What rules should I know at Grenville Park?
Elevated E. coli has been measured in the Ware River above the Ware Dam near the park, likely tied to stormwater runoff. Dogs must be leashed within the park.