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Cool Off This Summer: Cambridge Waterplay Features Are Now Open

Photo of child playing in water

With temperatures expected to rise into the upper 80s this week, the City of Cambridge is excited to welcome the return of waterplay season! Waterplay features at many neighborhood parks and playgrounds are now open for the summer and offer a fun, free way for kids to cool off and stay active.

Children of all ages can splash, spray, and play in a variety of water features—like splash pads, sprinklers, and spouts—available seven days a week at the following locations:

  • Clarendon Ave Park
  • Cooper Park
  • Dana Park
  • David Nunes Park
  • Franklin St Park
  • Fulmore Park
  • Glacken Field
  • Gold Star Mothers Park
  • Greene-Rose Heritage Park
  • Hurley St Park
  • Maple Ave Park
  • Paine Park
  • Paolillo Tot Lot
  • Reverend Williams Park
  • Riverside Neighborhood Park
  • Riverside Press Park
  • Timothy J. Toomey Jr. Park
  • Warren Pals Park

Note: Waterplay features at school playgrounds will be turned on after the school year ends, beginning June 24.

Undergoing Repairs: Corporal Burns is currently being repaired. Work should take approximately one week to complete, and we’ll share updated opening dates as soon as they are available.

A portion of Kemp Playground will be closed beginning Wednesday, June 11 to install a new activator in the water play area.  This work is expected to be completed by the end of the week.  

 

To find a park with waterplay features near you, check out our interactive map.

Let the splashing begin—have a safe and refreshing summer in Cambridge!

Page was posted on 6/2/2025 11:05 AM
Page was last modified on 6/11/2025 4:13 PM
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