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.
Entry fee
free (pool/spray park may have separate seasonal admission, unconfirmed)
Managed by
Worcester Parks, Recreation & Cemetery Division
508-799-1190 · WebsiteCommon questions
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?
Yes, free (pool/spray park may have separate seasonal admission, unconfirmed)
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.