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Alden Playground Waterplay

Baldwin, Cambridge, MA

Neighborhood Cambridge waterplay spot beside the Baldwin School area, good for a casual local splash-and-play stop.

Play area at Alden Playground in Cambridge.

Alden Playground serves the Baldwin neighborhood and is listed on Cambridge's waterplay map.

Photo 1 of 2. Alden Playground serves the Baldwin neighborhood and is listed on Cambridge's waterplay map.

Editorial notes

What stands out

A practical local pick for younger kids when you want free waterplay without the crowds of central Boston.

Good fit

  • Neighborhood families
  • Toddlers and preschoolers
  • Short free splash visits

Consider another option if

  • Families wanting a destination spray park
  • Big-kid thrill features
  • Visitors expecting extensive amenities

Know Before You Go

Season
Summer months
Hours vary with season or weather
Yes

What to Expect

For kids

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Mixed ages
  • Ground sprays
  • Drop-in visits

For caregivers

  • Benches
  • Playground
  • Partly shaded
  • No visible restrooms
  • Open access
  • Mixed surfaces

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.

Accessibility

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Location

Sacramento Street near Oxford Street

Cambridge, MA, 02138

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Other options nearby

Seasonal waterplay in a historic central Cambridge park, best used as a splash stop within a bigger park outing.

Family-friendly Cambridge park with seasonal waterplay and a broader play environment that supports longer neighborhood visits.

Downtown Boston's best-known seasonal spray play spot with a broad paved splash area, central location, nearby restrooms, and easy pairing with the Common.

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