Outdoors NearbySplash pads in Cambridge, MA
5 splash pads in Cambridge, MA: 5 next to a playground and 3 with restrooms. On the map, 5 have a drinking fountain, 5 have picnic tables or a shelter and 1 has a soccer field.
When Cambridge's splash pads are on
| Season | Summer 2026; school playground features start June 26 |
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| Hours | Corporal Burns, Dana and Riverside Press parks run 9am-7pm; others not stated |
| Cost | Free |
Source: cambridgema.gov, the official site for Cambridge. Seasonal changes in Cambridge are posted at each park.
From OpenStreetMap. Hours and rules in Cambridge are set by the city, so check the signs or the parks website before you go.
More in Cambridge
- Playgrounds 43
- Dog parks 9
- Pickleball courts 2
- Basketball courts 20
- Tennis courts 11
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Frequently asked questions
How many splash pads are in Cambridge?
We list 5 splash pads in Cambridge and 8 more within 20 miles.
Where are the splash pads in Cambridge?
Danehy Park Splash Pad, Glacken Field Splash Pad, Sennott Park Splash Pad, Dana Park Splash Pad and Greene Rose Heritage Park Splash Pad.
Which splash pads in Cambridge have drinking water?
Danehy Park Splash Pad, Glacken Field Splash Pad, Sennott Park Splash Pad, Dana Park Splash Pad and Greene Rose Heritage Park Splash Pad have a drinking fountain on the map.
Where can you have a picnic near the splash pads in Cambridge?
Danehy Park Splash Pad, Glacken Field Splash Pad, Sennott Park Splash Pad, Dana Park Splash Pad and Greene Rose Heritage Park Splash Pad have picnic tables, and 2 of them a covered shelter.
When do splash pads open in Cambridge?
Summer 2026; school playground features start June 26, usually Corporal Burns, Dana and Riverside Press parks run 9am-7pm; others not stated, according to the city. Cost: Free.
Are there more splash pads near Cambridge?
The closest outside town: Smith Playground Splash Pad in Boston (1 mi), Osgood Park Splash Pad in Somerville (1 mi) and Albion Park Splash Pad in Somerville (1 mi).