Outdoors NearbyMcDonald Playground Splash Pad
McDonald Playground Splash Pad is a splash pad in McDonald Playground in Waltham, MA. The park also has a playground and basketball courts. It is one of 9 splash pads we list in Waltham. On the map it also has 5 picnic tables and a picnic shelter.
| Location | McDonald Playground Waltham, MA Directions |
|---|---|
| Amenities | Picnic tables (5), Picnic shelter, Fitness stations |
| Play equipment | water play, zip line |
| Also in the park | Playground, Basketball |
Details from OpenStreetMap. Rules and hours are posted at the entrance. If something is wrong, send it through the suggestion form.
When to go: McDonald Playground Splash Pad
McDonald Playground Splash Pad sits about 6 miles west of Cambridge, MA; driving distance is a bit longer.
Splash pad weather in Waltham, MA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from July to August, with the warmest month at 85 °F in July. In those months Waltham averages about 6 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip. Cities usually switch the water on around Memorial Day and off after Labor Day.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 °F | 18 °F | 6 |
| Feb | 39 °F | 19 °F | 6 |
| Mar | 48 °F | 27 °F | 6 |
| Apr | 60 °F | 37 °F | 7 |
| May | 70 °F | 47 °F | 8 |
| Jun | 79 °F | 56 °F | 7 |
| Jul | 85 °F | 62 °F | 7 |
| Aug | 84 °F | 60 °F | 6 |
| Sep | 76 °F | 52 °F | 6 |
| Oct | 64 °F | 41 °F | 7 |
| Nov | 52 °F | 32 °F | 7 |
| Dec | 42 °F | 24 °F | 7 |
More to do nearby
- Fessenden Ice Rink (indoor ice rink, 1 mi)
- Walker Park (dog park, 1 mi)
- Arsenal Park Skatepark (skatepark, 4 mi)
- Cascade Falls (waterfall, 10 mi)
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Playgrounds nearby
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Peter Gilmore Playground
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McKenna Playground
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Fitch Spray Park
Play equipment: water play
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Lowell Field
Play equipment: water play
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Frequently asked questions
Where is McDonald Playground Splash Pad?
Inside McDonald Playground, Waltham, MA. Tap Directions to get there from where you are.
When should I go to McDonald Playground Splash Pad?
Splash pad weather in Waltham, MA: average highs reach 80 °F or more from July to August, with the warmest month at 85 °F in July. In those months Waltham averages about 6 days with rain per month, so rain rarely spoils a trip.
How far is McDonald Playground Splash Pad from Cambridge, MA?
McDonald Playground Splash Pad sits about 6 miles west of Cambridge, MA; driving distance is a bit longer.
What other splash pads are near McDonald Playground Splash Pad?
Fitch Spray Park Splash Pad (1 mi), Lowell Field Splash Pad (1 mi) and Thompson Playground Splash Pad (1 mi).