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Brockton, Massachusetts

Population: 94,304
Located in Plymouth County

Welcome to the city of Brockton, Massachusetts, the "City of Champions." Brockton started out originally as a small farming community and now has grown into an industrial - residential city. Brockton is known as a medical center with two hospitals located within the City itself and two large hospitals in an adjacent community.

The Fuller Museum of Art leads a collection of wonderful cultural and artistic offerings found in the Brockton area. For sheer fun and entertainment, try the Brockton Fair, one of America's oldest and finest country fairs, located at the historic Brockton Fairgrounds.

There are dozens of examples of visual and performance art available year round in Brockton. Check our Calendar to see what is coming next. Or try the Buckley Performing Arts Center in Massasoit Community College's Fine Arts Building at the Brockton campus. Home to concerts, plays, and musicals for adults and children, the Buckley Performing Arts Center generally offers a reduced ticket price for students.

The City celebrates its annual Red, White + Black Ball each Holiday Season within the historic archways and decorum of the architecturally award winning and grandly appointed structure of City Hall. The highlight of the Black Tie affair is the presentation of the award 'Champion of the City' by The Enterprise.

The City of Brockton is home to dozens of parks, playgrounds as well as many membership facilities. The open space in Brockton consists of a large 756-acre recreational area known as D.W. Field Park. The park includes six ponds, bike and footpaths, and a golf course. In addition, Brockton has 464 acres of conservation land, which are available for passive recreational endeavors.

The senior high school has many unique facilities available to its students, which include a planetarium, swimming pool, theatre, student-run restaurant, outdoor track, tennis courts and 10,000-seat football stadium. The city offers a wide variety of housing options; whether you are looking for a single- family residence or a large apartment complex, Brockton is currently an affordable alternative to Metro Boston. Combined with excellent public transportation and schools this makes our city one of the 100 most livable small cities in America.

Brockton certainly has been well named as the city of champions - and they would surely love to see you join this team of champions and become a resident! Why not come and see for yourself all that Brockton has to offer!

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