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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
Read more about this location

Alden Playground is one of the Cambridge parks listed by the city as having seasonal waterplay features turned on during the summer. It sits in the Baldwin neighborhood and works best as a neighborhood-scale outing for younger kids who want a manageable splash break attached to a playground. Families should treat it as a free city waterplay stop rather than a staffed destination facility.

Hours & Admission

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Mondaysummer seasonal
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Fridaysummer seasonal
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Sundaysummer seasonal

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

Admission

Published admission prices
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AdmissionFree

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Accessibility

Accessibility and comfort

Wheelchair accessible

Location

Sacramento Street near Oxford Street

Cambridge, MA, 02138

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Sources & Updates

3 public sources on record ยท Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.

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