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:

• Ahern Field
• Alden Park
• Bergin Park
• Clarendon Ave Park
• Cooper Park
• Corporal Burns Park *(This will run continually from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.)
• Dana Park *(This will run continually from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.)
• Danehy Park - Sherman Street and the Universal Design Playground
• David Nunes Park/Old Morse Playground
• Franklin St Park
• Fulmore Park
• Glacken Field
• Gold Star Mothers Park Playground
• Greene-Rose Heritage Park
• Hoyt Field
• Hurley St Park
• Kemp Playground/Cambridge Common
• Maple Ave Park
• MLK School Playground
• Paine Park
• Pine St Park
• Reverend Williams Park
• Riverside Neighborhood Park
• Riverside Press Park *(This will run continually from 9 a.m.-7 p.m.)
• Sacramento Field
• Sennott Park
• Warren Pals Park

Undergoing Repairs:  Donnelly Field and Timothy J. Toomey Park are not in service. We will share updates as soon as they are available. 

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!