We had a beautiful day to walk around the reflecting pond of the Vietnam Memorial park located at…read moreGreen Hill park. Such a beautiful serene area. The plants and flowers that are planted create a peaceful spot. I do like the stations throughout the Memorial that give QR codes to follow up and read about the Veterans. Well done. Thank you for the Memorial park and thank you to the Veterans I do wish there were bathrooms or porta potties. Especially with young ones on the playground

Discovered this park while staying at within Worcester. This park is absolutely beautiful and a…read moregreat place to walk and explore for either exercise or just for something to do. The nicest surprise was the mini petting zoo inside. There were ducks, pigs, sheep, goats, alpacas, donkeys, and peacocks. It was beautifully kept and you could tell all the animals were very well kept and taken care of. There are multiple locations within the park you can stop and park and walk around and explore. We made sure to check out all of the Vietnam memorials and covered most of the main trails. We did not have the right shoes on to explore the hiking trails which was such a shame because they had some beautiful views from what we could see. It is one way in and one way out which was nice to limit the traffic flow within the park!

Sweet little park in Shrewsbury we found for a breath of fresh air. Beautiful views of the water,…read moreeasily accessed with plenty of parking. Bathroom facilities were clean and accessible. Great way to give family some room to play with picnic benches in the shade.

My absolute favorite park and walking trail in Mass! It's always so clean, beautiful lake views,…read morefriendly staff and people also walking or jogging, overall wonderful experiences there thus far and I've been going for a year and a half now. There is a tennis court, a track, a football field, and a lot of shaded areas on the trail so you don't have to worry about being too hot while getting your cardio on!

I was initially confused because I was trying to choose between visiting Rocketland Park and…read moreLemansky Park, but they are the same! Rocketland is the name of the Playground area within Lemansky Park. A great spot to take kids of multiple ages!

Portapotty's for bathrooms but better than nothing! Lol But actually though, this playground is…read moregreat. Nice, big play structures; a couple for smaller kids and a couple for bigger kids. 8 swings!!! Good parking. Tennis courts. Basketball courts. Soccer pitches with nets. Dog park. Large, well manicured grass areas. We will be back!

I found this playground one day driving home with my son and took him, and just have been going…read moreonce or twice a week for the last year! It's my son's favorite playground and we've met so many kind parents, caregivers, and kids so if you're seeking a parent community...you can find that here! The ice cream truck comes during the summer, it's always clean, there's a baby/toddler side and big kids side but the children all typically play alongside one another pretty well from what I've experienced. I love the open field and it also has a basketball court. Tons of fun for all ages!

Nicely newer park equipment, basketball court and field nearby for sports, kept clean. Heads up…read morethough parents there are no nearby bathrooms within walking distance so we've had to leave early with the little one before.

Stopped by to have a picnic. Plenty of space to use one of the many picnic tables or even open…read moregrassy areas. The park was clean and was busy with family parties, softball games and tennis matches. Great facilities for any of your outdoor activities.

This park is Ginormous... There are Basketball Courts, Tennis Courts, Baseball Fields, Like 4 ponds…read more& miles & miles of trails all around it... The playground wasnt the best Ive seen but decent enough in size & activities to do... Will probably stop again when in the area.

A lovely little park to appreciate some truly remarkable and under appreciated history in the area…read more Goddard was born and raised here in Ma, and paved the way for us to land on the moon (his science helped launch the famous Apollo flight, among many other accomplishments.) he created critical scientific developments during both world wars. He's worth googling in my humble opinion. There is a nice walking path and lovely views of the water with ducks and crickets. I took a star off because it's right on the main road so you hear the traffic and football practice at the high school across the street. Also to access, you pull into the fire station and park along the back row, or else park at the library and walk over along the sidewalk.

"I'm not the man they think I am at home Oh no no no I'm a…read morerocket man Rocket man burning out his fuse up here alone" (Rocket Man -written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin) We've all seen city parks, right? Some are big, some are small. But how many parks will you find behind a fire station, across the street from a shopping mall, with a full size replica of a rocket aimed at the sky? Goddard Memorial Park honors the memory of Dr. Robert H. Goddard, considered to be father of the liquid fueled rocket. He launched over 30 rockets between 1926 and 1941. The very first one was launched right here, from an Auburn, MA farm owned by his aunt, on March 16, 1926. The park and it's eye-catching centerpiece was dedicated by the Rotary Club of Auburn in 1970. A plaque near the rocket reads: DR. ROBERT H. GODDARD PARK FIRST LIQUID PROPELLANT ROCKET LAUNCHED IN AUBURN MASS. MAR. 16, 1926 BY R. H. GODDARD THIS PARK DEDICATED TO HIS MEMORY BY THE ROTARY CLUB OF AUBURN 1970 A nearby sign reads: THIS IS A TRUE SIZE DUPLICATE OF THE WORLD'S FIRST LIQUID FUEL ROCKET ENGINE. THE FIRST SUCCESSFUL FLIGHT WAS MADE 1/2 MILE EAST OF HERE ON MARCH 16TH 1926 BY DR. ROBERT H. GODDARD

I visited this station for it's historical significance. Although not the original station (built…read morein 1875 ) in town, this building was completed in 1911 for the Boston & Albany Railroad. At it's peak, 140 trains were making there way through this station, daily. Over the years it has served a variety of railroads and switched hands multiple times. As routes were moved away from Worcester, ridership decreased and in 1972 Amtrak boarded up the building and began to use a much smaller brick building nearby as it's station. By 1992 a group of locals began efforts to rehab the old station to it's original beauty. After several years of effort and planning, during which the building was purchased by the Commonwealth of MA, the building finally began restoration and in 2000 the building reopened to railway passengers. A small part of the station is set aside for rail passengers. Here you'll find a map of commuter rails and a MBTA ticket kiosk. There is no Amtrak customer service available here. You can purchase Amtrak tickets originating at this station through their web site. There is a small waiting area, a Worcester public library book vending machine, a police substation and a QR code that will link you to a walking tour of the Blackstone canal area. There is an elevator up to the platform level and ramps down to the bus level. Three vending machines are available for snacks and beverages. Public restrooms are older but clean enough as public restrooms go. The main part of the building is a beautiful vaulted hall that can be rented out for private events. This area is closed off during event and open to the public when not in use. There are also two dining areas off this main hall and a parking garage next door. The official website has information about renting the event space. Another example of the beautiful historic architecture you will find in this historic city.

I have been going by this train depot my entire life ...like 100's of thousands of times. I lived…read moreright up the street for a few years in my childhood and most of my life it was boarded up and in disrepair. About 20 years ago they decided to remodel it and spent millions of dollars to renovate it and bring it back to its glory. Every time we would drive by I wondered what it looked like inside and think that I needed to check it out someday. So a few days ago as we drove by my husband said "do you want to stop and check out Union Station?" YES!!!! There is a parking garage directly behind it with easy access into the station. The station is HUGE (well, not as big as the NYC!) and we walked throughout checking everything out. The station was pretty quiet on a Saturday afternoon and everything was closed (restaurants, coffee shop, police station etc), there was just a handful of people either waiting on a train or bus. The architecture was absolutely beautiful as most buildings built in this era were. I have no idea how well the ticketing and schedules work, but it is definitely a beautiful building worth checking out.

I love to hike, and the idea of urban hiking really appealed to me. I think Worcester is one of…read morethe only cities where a hike through the center of town leads to a really rewarding pay-off in terms of the view. I have this feeling, though, that I am one of the only people who uses this trail for its intended purpose. It's incredibly hard to find the entrance. I parked on Shrewsbury St. then walked along the forest line until I found the hidden entrance. It was a really steep initial ascent. In fact, I fell on the way down and almost sliced my hand open on a broken beer bottle. As a mental health professional, I am aware of the surprisingly large percentage of city residents who camp in the woods around town, and I saw at least three of their encampments. There was a 5 minute stretch where I walked along Bell Pond, surrounded my loud teenagers, laughing kids and smoking adults. I like the solitude of hiking, but again, this is urban hiking! The trail is not really well marked. There were several times when I stood at one marker and could not see the next. I would walk a bit, then back-track until I found the trail. I finally made it to the quarry and got my view. All in all, I did 2 miles in about an hour. I probably won't do that stretch again, but I'm looking forward to parking somewhere on the other end of the trail and hiking the rest of it.

Nice big dog park, and well-maintained by our beautiful city! It took awhile to fix a gate from a…read morebroken down tree, but hey, they fixed it within a few months!! Lots of space here. One section for small dogs (under 40lbs?) and one section for larger dogs (40+ lbs?). Love bringing my dog here!

Our dogs had a hell of a good time here, made lots of friends, and got the exercise they needed…read more The downsides we noticed were that it was very dusty with no grass, and for some reason all the poop-bag dispensers and bins are located outside the park fencing, which is really inconvenient. Also, there were water bowls inside, but no way to fill them unless you brought your own water.

I visited the Common in winter when it was covered in snow, so I couldn't really 'see' the park…read more The ice skating rink wasn't open when I visited, so I didn't get to skate either. Still, from what I could see, this looks looks like a very nice city 'green space'. The Worcester Common Oval is where a skating rink is installed in the winter. Prices to skate are reasonable and if you don't have skates, you can rent a pair. In summer concerts and festivals are hosted in this space. The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the late 17th century, the Common was 20 acres. The current site is just over four acres. At one point, the Common was used as the militia training ground. Later it was the burying ground and today there are still gravesites located in the park. There are three war memorials inside the park, one of which is a large water fountain, and we noticed two art installations during our visit. Behind the Oval is City Hall making for some really nice photos across the park. There are benches around the park and in winter the pathways were shoveled. I imagine in warmer weather the park is filled with locals enjoying the day. Having lived in a big city, I very much appreciate a public park where you can go and enjoy some open space and the city can host public events. For information on winter skating, check out the website: https://www.worcesterma.gov/worcester-common-oval/ice-skating

Was wondering 3 or 4 but my bias got in the way to give a 4 stars…read more Why not 5 you ask? There's no public restroom or atleast I haven't seen one even after living here for a year and visiting it so many many times. Yes there are issues during times and you want to be safe but ask yourself, "Is Central Park in nyc safe around all time of the year and in every nook and corner?" It's in downtown folks. Be wary of the time you visit however big big shout-out to the city for arranging excellent events from time to time. Let's make #wooval kid friendly family friendly gathering place again.