Despite carrying the 'Playground' name, Shale Street Playground is currently an undeveloped, overgrown 0.78-acre lot on Grafton Hill with no play equipment, no signage, and no clear entrance. A 2017 city master plan proposed improvements, but development has not proceeded as of the most recent available assessment.
What to expect
Entry fee
Worcester charges no parking sticker or permit at its city parks and swim beaches; parking is free to residents and non-residents alike. No pass or permit required.
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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Worcester city parks are closed to the public between 10:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Worcester Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division
508-799-1190 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Shale Street Playground?
Worcester charges no parking sticker or permit at its city parks and swim beaches; parking is free to residents and non-residents alike. No pass or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Shale Street Playground?
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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Shale Street Playground?
Site is described as severely overgrown with pricker bushes and weeds, with no clear access point; approach with caution.