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How Columbus Park blends urban living with natural escapes
On Worcester's west side, Columbus Park is a residential neighborhood where daily life connects closely to parks and waterways. The quiet, hilly area sits along Coes Reservoir, which anchors the community. Roughly five miles of walking trails link local green spaces around the reservoir, sandy beaches fill up in the summer and kayakers launch their boats. Off the water, the Hadwen Arboretum covers around 25 acres with trails, a community garden and dozens of tree species, some over a century old, while Columbus Park, the neighborhood’s namesake, offers hiking opportunities. In addition to nature, the neighborhood offers easy access to Downtown Worcester and major roadways that lead throughout the region.
Entrance to Coes Reservoir Boardwalk, located in Columbus Park.
Beaver Brook Park, hosts the Ted Williams Little League and the Worcester Vikings youth football program.
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A range of housing options available in Columbus Park
Columbus Park has a mix of single-family homes and multifamily properties. Most residences date to the early 1900s and evoke a classic New England feel, with architectural features like pitched roofs, turrets and symmetrical facades. Single-family homes frequently feature hardwood floors, updated kitchens and finished basements or attics; they typically range in price from the low $300,000s to the low $800,000s. Multifamily properties can cost between the high $500,000s and the low $800,000s. Slightly more Columbus Park residents rent than own. “There are a lot of different routes for investors to take, whether they want to rent to young professionals or families,” says Otis Tat, a Worcester native and a Realtor with Excelsior Realty, “Since Clark University is so involved with the local school and neighborhood, investors buy around that area and rent properties to college students.”
Multifamily properties are a common sight in Columbus Park.
Single-family homes in Columbus Park have character.
Many residents in Columbus Park rent units within triple-deckers.
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Where Columbus Park students can go to school
The Worcester Public Schools district serves Columbus Park. Students may attend Columbus Park Preparatory Academy for pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, then advance to options like South High Community School, which offers career and technical education pathways and Advanced Placement courses. University Park Campus School is a middle and high school operated in partnership with Clark University, giving students access to university facilities and college courses. “I went to UPCS and, although I didn’t attend Clark University, I was lucky enough to take college courses in high school and have the credits transferred to my university,” Tat says.
Established in 1887, Clark University provides over 30 undergraduate majors, 19 graduate programs, master's degrees, and nine doctoral programs.
Columbus Park Preparatory Academy, which belongs to Worcester Public Schools, is a public educational institution located in Worcester, Massachusetts.
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How recreation shapes life in Columbus Park
Knights of Columbus Park is home to the multipurpose Reed Field, a playground and connections to the East-West Trail, a 14-mile cross-city hiking trail. Nearby Beaver Brook Park is one of the area’s most popular green spaces, with athletic facilities for football, street hockey and baseball, as well as a playground and dog park. Hadwen Arboretum, a Clark University–owned wooded green space, has walking paths that sit along the East-West Trail. The 20-acre Coes Reservoir, oftentimes referred to as Coes Pond, sits just west of both parks. For recreation along the reservoir, you can visit:
The Coes Reservoir Boardwalk, which extends over the water and connects to roughly 5 miles of trails that link several local parks
Columbus Park, a green space on the eastern shore of Coes Reservoir and one of the stops along the city's 14-mile East-West Trail
John J. Binienda Memorial Beach, a sandy swimming beach with a bathhouse and seasonal kayak, paddle boat and paddle board rentals on the western shore of Coes Reservoir
Aerial view of the walking bridge at Coes Reservoir Boardwalk.
Nestled on the shores of Coes Pond, Coes Park is a playground that caters to all age groups and is universally accessible.
The City of Worcester, in collaboration with the Greater Worcester Land Trust, recently built Coes Reservoir Boardwalk.
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Restaurants and everyday essentials in and around the neighborhood
Columbus Park sits near several popular restaurants and bars. For something to eat, you can visit:
Peppercorn’s Grille & Taver, which is known for its beer selection and thin-crust pizzas
Dalat Restaurant, a long-standing Vietnamese spot
The Sole Proprietor, an upscale seafood restaurant open since 1979, with a raw bar and extensive wine list
Joey's Bar & Grill, a laid-back spot for burgers, pasta and other comfort food
Everyday essentials are easy to access, too. In the neighborhood, you can grocery shop at Big Y World Class Market, and you’ll find a selection of pharmacies, coffee shops, banks and convenience stores nearby.
Residents can grocery shop at Big Y World Class Market.
Park Avenue, an urban corridor that forms the neighborhood’s eastern border, features a variety of businesses.
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Columbus Park residents typically get around by driving.
Navigating Worcester from Columbus Park
From Columbus Park, you can reach several of the city's main thoroughfares, including Park Avenue and Chandler Street. Nearby Interstate 290 connects to the Massachusetts Turnpike and Interstate 495. Driving to Downtown Worcester takes about 10 minutes, and the Worcester Regional Transit Authority operates multiple bus routes in the area. Union Station, located downtown, is a major transportation hub with MBTA Commuter Rail service to Boston, Amtrak service and intercity bus connections. Worcester Regional Airport offers daily flights to domestic locations.
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Crime and Safety
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Sexual Assault
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Assault with Weapon
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Robbery
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Burglary
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Motor Vehicle Theft
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Larceny
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Columbus Park Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Columbus Park, Worcester sell after 26 days on the market compared to the national average of 56 days. The median sale price for homes in Columbus Park, Worcester over the last 12 months is $405,000, up 7% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
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