Alden Playground Waterplay
Baldwin, Cambridge, MA
Best for
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Mixed ages
Hours
Cambridge says waterplay features are open seven days a week during the summer season
Editor's Take
A practical local pick for younger kids when you want free waterplay without the crowds of central Boston.
Best Fit
- Neighborhood families
- Toddlers and preschoolers
- Short free splash visits
- Families wanting a destination spray park
- Big-kid thrill features
- Visitors expecting extensive amenities
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Toddler-friendly
Part of a larger park
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Hours vary with season or weather
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Pricing Snapshot
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.
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Best for
Toddlers, Preschoolers, Mixed ages
Hours
Cambridge says waterplay features are open seven days a week during the summer season
Phone
(617) 349-4800Address
Sacramento Street near Oxford Street
Cambridge, MA, 02138
Last updated
April 10, 2026
Verification summary
Last verified: April 10, 2026
Checked against 3 public sources.
Source
Ai Region Research
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