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Drake Playground Spray Park

Name: Drake Playground Spray Park
Address: 3 Hazel Street, Waltham, MA, 02451, US
Telephone: (781) 314-3475
Price range: No admission fee is posted on the official city spray parks page.

Waltham, MA

City-run Waltham spray park at Drake Playground with summer splash play and later opening on school days.

Plan This Visit

Best for

best for toddlers through early elementary

Hours

Open daily 10:00-20:00, weather permitting; opens at 15:00 on school days

Price

No admission fee is posted on the official city spray parks page.

Visit style

short neighborhood outing

Atlas Perspective

Editor's Take

Useful for after-school summer splash time, especially if you want a simple city park setup.

Atlas Perspective

Best Fit

Best For

After-school summer visits
Short neighborhood outings
Families combining a spray stop with playground time

Less Ideal For

All-day destination water outings
Families wanting bathrooms or staffed amenities clearly confirmed online

At a Glance

Venue type

Spray park

Age groups

ToddlersPreschoolersBig kidsMixed ages

Water features

Ground sprays

Nearby park amenities

Playground

Cost

Free

Shade level

Little shade

Bathroom access

No visible restrooms

Fencing

Open access

Surface type

Textured concrete

Visit options

Drop-in visits

Season model

Summer season

Toddler-friendly

Yes

Part of a larger park

Yes

Verified only

Yes

Operator type

City parks department

Hours vary with season or weather

Yes

Plan Your Visit

Monday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Saturday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Sunday10:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Hours SummaryOpen daily 10:00-20:00, weather permitting; opens at 15:00 on school days

Rules

No running
No standing on spray nozzles
No glass containers
No pets in the water play facility
Children in diapers need a water-repellent swim diaper
Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times

Season WindowSummer season

Pricing Snapshot

AdmissionFree

SummaryNo admission fee is posted on the official city spray parks page.

About the Venue

Drake Playground Spray Park is a Waltham neighborhood spray park that operates during the summer season with city-posted rules and daily hours. The city notes a 3:00 p.m. opening on school days, which is useful for planning after-school visits. This is a good local option for quick splash sessions paired with playground time.

Atlas Perspective