Hadwen Park Homes for Sale

Hadwen Park is a Worcester neighborhood known for its garden-style cemeteries, hiking trails and tranquil waterways. The area features several notable burial sites, including the Catholic Notre Dame Cemetery, the Jewish B’nai B’rith Cemetery and the city-owned Hope Cemetery, which are all adorned with sculptures and stained-glass windows. The neighborhood offers a suburban feel with sloped streets and gravelly sidewalks framing the mix of Cape Cods, bungalows and Colonials on quarter-acre lots. Hadwen Park itself spans 58 acres, featuring a playground, basketball court, baseball diamond, nature trails and a pond-side boardwalk, making it a significant green space within the city. Residents head to Main Street and Park Avenue, just north of the neighborhood, for chain restaurants and big-box stores. Webster Square Plaza has a Shaw’s, Marshalls and Planet Fitness. Dining options include City Line Diner and the popular Livia’s Dish, known for its weekend brunch. Children can attend Worcester Public Schools, including Heard Street Discovery Academy, Sullivan Middle School and South High Community School. The high school offers the Goddard Scholars Academy for gifted students. Hadwen Park is conveniently located near Interstate 290, providing connections to Interstate 495 and the Massachusetts Turnpike. The neighborhood is a short drive from the College of the Holy Cross and downtown Worcester, with Boston accessible within an hour by car or train from Union Station. The crime rate in Hadwen Park is lower than the national average, contributing to its appeal for families and individuals seeking a peaceful yet accessible urban environment.