Worcester's largest East Side park, 15 acres atop Vernon Hill with a playground (swings, slides, monkey bars, climbing structures) alongside four ball diamonds, tennis and basketball courts, a memorial pool with a spray park, and the city's first off-leash dog park.
What to expect
Splash pad
A spray park is part of the Dennis F. Shine Memorial Swimming Pool complex on-site. Citywide, Worcester spray parks run daily 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting July 1.
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 Vernon Hill Playground open today?
Vernon Hill Playground 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. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ..
Where do I park at Vernon Hill Playground?
Free lot (free).
Does Vernon Hill Playground have a splash pad, and when does it run?
A spray park is part of the Dennis F. Shine Memorial Swimming Pool complex on-site. Citywide, Worcester spray parks run daily 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting July 1.
Is there an entry fee at Vernon Hill Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Vernon Hill 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 Vernon Hill Playground?
Worcester city parks are closed to the public between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. unless posted otherwise.