Cool Off! Cambridge Waterplay Features Are Now Open!

With temperatures expected to rise into the 90s 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:

The following locations are currently on:

• Bergin Park
• Clarendon Ave Park
• Cooper Park
• David Nunes Park
• Glacken Field
• Gold Star Mothers Park Playground
• Greene-Rose Heritage Park
• Hoyt Field
• Hurley St Park
• Kemp Playground/Cambridge Common
• Paine Park
• Pine St Park
• Reverend Williams Park
• Riverside Neighborhood Park
• Warren Pals Park

Note: Waterplay features at school playgrounds will be turned on after the school year ends, beginning June 26.

• Alden Park
• Donnelly Field
• MLK School Playground
• Sennott Park

Undergoing Repairs: Corporal Burns, Riverside Press Park are currently being repaired. We will share an update once it is repaired.

To learn more about how to stay safe in the heat and where to find waterplay features near you, check out our interactive map on the Cambridge Heat page.

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