A tiny 0.47-acre pocket park at the corner of Dorchester and Houghton Street, in what's locally called Banis Square, with a small playground, picnic tables, and a memorial plaque. College of the Holy Cross volunteers helped clean it up and donate new play equipment in 2013.
What to expect
Dogs
Worcester has a citywide leash law in effect twenty four hours a day: dogs must be leashed whenever off the owner's or handler's property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Worcester city parks are closed to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Worcester Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division
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On site
Benches
picnic tables and seating
Common questions
Is Banis Street Playlot open today?
Banis Street Playlot is a public playground in Worcester, MA. Posted hours: Worcester city parks are closed to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. That's the town default unless posted otherwise..
Is there an entry fee at Banis Street Playlot?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Banis Street Playlot?
Worcester has a citywide leash law in effect twenty four hours a day: dogs must be leashed whenever off the owner's or handler's property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Banis Street Playlot?
Worcester city parks are closed to the public between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless posted otherwise.