Drake Playground Spray Park
Waltham, MA
City-run Waltham spray park at Drake Playground with summer splash play and later opening on school days.
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Editorial notes
What stands out
Useful for after-school summer splash time, especially if you want a simple city park setup.
Good fit
- After-school summer visits
- Short neighborhood outings
- Families combining a spray stop with playground time
Consider another option if
- All-day destination water outings
- Families wanting bathrooms or staffed amenities clearly confirmed online
Know Before You Go
- Season
- Summer season
- Rules
- No running
- Rules
- No standing on spray nozzles
- Rules
- No glass containers
- Rules
- No pets in the water play facility
- Rules
- Children in diapers need a water-repellent swim diaper
What to Expect
For kids
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
- Ground sprays
- Drop-in visits
For caregivers
- Playground
- Little shade
- No visible restrooms
- Open access
- Textured concrete
- Visit type
- short neighborhood outing
Read more about this location
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.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
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| Monday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Sunday | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Location
3 Hazel Street
Waltham, MA, 02451
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Sources & Updates
1 public source on record · Last checked Apr 10, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 10, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 1 public source
Public sources
- City of Waltham - Spray Parks in Walthamcity.waltham.ma.us
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What changed
April 10, 2026
Created listing from official Waltham Recreation spray parks page.