A 45-acre historic park bounded by Salisbury Street, Park Avenue, Humboldt Avenue, and Grove Street, built around Salisbury Pond with an accessible elevated walkway, three lighted tennis courts, and the Levenson Concert Stage. Donated in 1887 by Stephen Salisbury III, it has long doubled as WPI's front yard and hosts a summer symphony concert series.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in city parks on leash, but not on athletic fields, athletic courts, playgrounds, fitness areas, or beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Off-leash is permitted only in designated dog parks.
Hours
Closed to the public 10pm-5am citywide unless a permit authorizes otherwise.
Accessibility
A handicapped-accessible elevated walkway crosses portions of Salisbury Pond, letting visitors loop the park and pond without using the ground-level path.
Outdoor Concerts
Allowed summer
Soccer/Football (Multi-Purpose Field)
Allowed fall/spring
Managed by
Worcester Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division
508-799-1190 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is Institute Park open today?
Institute Park is a public park in Worcester, MA. Posted hours: Closed to the public 10pm-5am citywide unless a permit authorizes otherwise..
Is Institute Park connected to WPI?
Yes, Stephen Salisbury III donated the land in 1887 specifically to give WPI students and Worcester residents a shared green space, and the park still borders the WPI campus.
Can I bring my dog to Institute Park?
Dogs are allowed in city parks on leash, but not on athletic fields, athletic courts, playgrounds, fitness areas, or beaches between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Off-leash is permitted only in designated dog parks.
Is Institute Park wheelchair accessible?
A handicapped-accessible elevated walkway crosses portions of Salisbury Pond, letting visitors loop the park and pond without using the ground-level path.