A new East Cambridge park between Binney Street, Galileo Galilei Way, Broadway and the Grand Junction rail corridor, centered on a fenced off-leash dog run edged by a public plaza and shade trees, with a segment of the Grand Junction Greenway path.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a pass for this spot; Cambridge has no parking sticker program for its parks and no municipal swim beach; Fresh Pond is a drinking-water reservoir where swimming and wading are prohibited.
Dogs
Dedicated off-leash dog run near the Binney/Fulkerson/Galileo Galilei Way intersection
Hours
Cambridge parks and playgrounds are open dawn to dusk year round, with extended hours to 10:00 p.m. from April 1 through October 31. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Community Development Department
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On site
Benches
Park seating amid plantings and shade trees
Common questions
Was there a temporary dog run before the park opened?
Yes, a temporary off-leash run opened during construction of the permanent East Cambridge park in early 2021 so dog owners were not left without options.
Is there an entry fee at Binney Street Park?
You don't need a pass for this spot; Cambridge has no parking sticker program for its parks and no municipal swim beach; Fresh Pond is a drinking-water reservoir where swimming and wading are prohibited.
Can I bring my dog to Binney Street Park?
Dedicated off-leash dog run near the Binney/Fulkerson/Galileo Galilei Way intersection