Parks & Grounds

The mission of the Park & Grounds division is to enhance the quality of life for all residents and visitors by providing well-maintained parks, green spaces,and public facilities. We are dedicated to preserving the city’s beauty and ensuring safe, accessible, and welcoming environments that support health, wellness, and environmental sustainability.

Park / Recreational Permits Form

Trust For Public Land

Tree Unit

Parks & Green Spaces

Parks & Fields	Address	Ward	Description
Nat Turner Park	18th Avenue & Boyd Street	Central	Football Field, Soccer Field, Track, Playground
Jessie Allen Park	41-57 Avon Avenue	Central	Football Field, Soccer Field, Baseball Field, Track, Fountain
Terrell James Park	26-32 Johnson Avenue	Central	Playground, Full Court, Sitting Area
Hill Street Park	Hill Street & Broad Street	Central	Open Space
Jackson Park	62-76 Pennsylvania Avenue	Central	Small Open Area
Hayes Park East	608-630 Ferry Street	East	NOT IN USE
Peter Francisco Park	1-31 Ferry Street	East	Statues, Sitting Areas, Open Space
Hennessy Park	11-29 Hennessy Street & Chesnut	East	Playground, Outdoor Fitness, Picnic Area
Kasberger Field & Park	415-439 5th Street	North	Multi-Baseball Field, Soccer Field, Playground, Pavilion
Boys Park	223-241 Sussex Avenue	North	Courts, Playground, Soccer Field, Picnic Area
First Street Park	276-300 First Street	North	Lake, Playground, Picnic Area, Fountain
Mount Prospect Park	314-351 Mt. Prospect Avenue	North	Under Construction/ Not in Use
Saint Francis Xavier Park	429-439 Bloomfield Avenue	North	Small Open Area
Marquis Bo Porter Sports Complex	378 Lyons Avenue & Leslie Street	South	Courts, Playground, Soccer Field, Baseball Field, Football Field
Mildred Helms Park	534-544 Clinton Avenue	South	Entrance on Seymour Avenue, Courts, Baseball Field