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Elm Park is one of Worcester's most beloved park and open space assets. It is a historic park that was established by a progressive City looking to preserve open space for the enjoyment of its citizens. The most highly developed portion of the park is "Olmstedian" in nature and located to the south of Park Avenue.
Elm Park is an historic park in Worcester, Massachusetts. The land the park resides on was purchased in 1854, making it one of the first public purchases of land expressly intended for use as a municipal park in the United States, after Bushnell Park in Hartford, purchased earlier that year.
Elm Park. 132 reviews. #5 of 68 things to do in Worcester. Parks. Open now. 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Write a review. What people are saying. By SmilingOwl. “ Excellent walk on a spring day. Apr 2022. My husband and I enjoyed our recent walk in the park. Springtime in Worcester is beautiful. I can't wait to return. By Hannah MarieWilliams.
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Mar 14, 2021 · Elm Park - One of the First Public Parklands in the U.S. March 15th, 2021 mark's Elm Park's 167th birthday as public, park space! On March 15th, 1854, Former Massachusetts Governor Levi Lincoln deeded thirteen acres, and '70 rods', to the City of Worcester.
Jul 25, 2012 · NEWS. Elm Park’s history unfolded. Staff Writer. Worcester Magazine. 0:04. 0:45. All Worcester residents have probably passed Elm Park even if they haven’t taken a walk through the park. Elm Park is a kind of Worcester staple when it comes to parks.
Jan 20, 2023 · Elm Park is located at 121 Russell St., Worcester and is open dawn to dusk, as are all city parks. To learn more, visit the park's page at worcesterma.gov. Winter Walks: For almost two centuries, Elm Park has been a breath of fresh air for Worcester residents.