Vernon Hill Dog Park — Attraction in Worcester

I love this dog park I love how they separate the small dog & big dog area but what is happening lately is some people let the big dogs on the smaller side & I witnessed a dog fight their this morning as I arrived at the gate . The gate was wide open as I was walking in the small side the big dog bit my puppy in the face right as I walked in. I asked if her dog was vaccinated she said yes. I ended up on the bigger side to avoid any aggressive behavior with that dog. 30 minutes later a gentlemen walk in with his dog and his dog got bit from the same dog. Very disappointed because if you know if you’re dog is aggressive towards other dogs use a muzzle for your dog or just don’t bring them. I had to be on the bigger side to avoid the big dog that was on...

Brought my six month old puppy here for the first time today. Some good things; some not so good. GOOD: Two sides, one for dogs under 30 lbs, one for dogs over 30 lbs. And both sides are really large. NOT SO GOOD: There's no shade. On a hot day, it's HOT. No water fountain. BAD (but fixable?) A lot of the grass has been replaced by prostrate knotweed. I don't think this was intentional but it DOES make a good, tough ground cover. That said, it hides holes really well-- grows right across them. And they're break-your-ankle-sized holes. My dog actually stumbled in one but was fine.

I spent my time there pulling out the knotweed so the holes were visible, but I think there's got to be a different solution. (I've attached a couple pictures to show...

If you’re looking for a good spot to take your dog around Vernon Hill, the dog park there is a great option. It’s fully fenced in and has two separate areas — one for small dogs and one for bigger dogs — so everyone has a space to play safely.

The park is clean, easy to get to, and they even provide waste bags, which is super convenient. It’s right near the pool and basketball court, so the area feels lively but not too busy.

It’s open every day from 7 AM to 7 PM, and it’s a nice, safe place for dogs to run, play, and socialize. It’s not fancy, but it’s well-kept and definitely a good spot for dog owners in the...