Outdoors NearbyDana Park Splash Pad
Dana Park Splash Pad is a splash pad in Dana Park in Cambridge, MA. The park also has a playground and basketball courts. It is one of 5 splash pads we list in Cambridge. You will also find a drinking fountain and 4 picnic tables here.
| Location | Dana Park Cambridge, MA Directions |
|---|---|
| Hours | 24/7 |
| Amenities | Drinking fountain, Picnic tables (4) |
| Play equipment | play structure, water play, seesaw |
| Also in the park | Playground, Basketball |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Some parks close for maintenance or bad weather, so a quick look at the signs helps. To report a change, use our suggestion form.
When Cambridge's splash pads are on
| Season | Summer 2026; school playground features start June 26 |
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| Hours | Corporal Burns, Dana and Riverside Press parks run 9am-7pm; others not stated |
| Cost | Free |
Source: cambridgema.gov, the official site for Cambridge. Seasonal changes in Cambridge are posted at each park.
When to go: Dana Park Splash Pad
Water-play weather in Cambridge, MA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from July to August, with the warmest month at 82 °F in July. In those months Cambridge averages about 6 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 °F | 23 °F | 7 |
| Feb | 39 °F | 25 °F | 6 |
| Mar | 46 °F | 31 °F | 7 |
| Apr | 56 °F | 41 °F | 7 |
| May | 67 °F | 50 °F | 7 |
| Jun | 76 °F | 60 °F | 7 |
| Jul | 82 °F | 66 °F | 6 |
| Aug | 80 °F | 65 °F | 5 |
| Sep | 73 °F | 58 °F | 6 |
| Oct | 62 °F | 48 °F | 6 |
| Nov | 52 °F | 38 °F | 6 |
| Dec | 42 °F | 29 °F | 7 |
More to do nearby
- Pacific Street Dog Park (dog park, 1 mi)
- Walter Brown Arena (ice rink, 1 mi)
- Lincoln Park Skatepark (skatepark, 1 mi)
- Cascade Falls (waterfall, 6 mi)
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Playgrounds nearby
- Directions
Old Morse Park
- Directions
Fulmore Park
Play equipment: swings
- Directions
Hoyt Field
- Directions
Riverside Press Park
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Dana Park Splash Pad?
Inside Dana Park, Cambridge, MA. Directions above take you straight to the entrance area.
When is Dana Park Splash Pad open?
Hours on the map: 24/7. Park hours can change with the season.
Is there drinking water at Dana Park Splash Pad?
Yes, a drinking fountain is mapped in Dana Park. Outside the warm season, check the fountain before relying on it.
When is the best time to visit Dana Park Splash Pad?
Water-play weather in Cambridge, MA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from July to August, with the warmest month at 82 °F in July. In those months Cambridge averages about 6 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip.
What other splash pads are near Dana Park Splash Pad?
Sennott Park Splash Pad (1 mi), Greene Rose Heritage Park Splash Pad (1 mi) and Smith Playground Splash Pad (1 mi).