Glacken Field is a city athletic-field and playground complex off Huron Avenue near Fresh Pond, renovated in FY22 with two Little League fields, a rebuilt tot lot with a spray pad, and a perimeter path connecting to adjacent tennis and basketball courts.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must stay leashed within the Glacken Field recreational complex at all times and are barred entirely from the tot lot playground and the Little League bullpens
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.
Accessibility
The project added a fully accessible sidewalk along Huron Avenue and ADA-compliant bus stops
Little League Baseball
Allowed spring-summer (West Cambridge Little League)
Tennis
Allowed year-round, weather permitting
Basketball
Allowed year-round, weather permitting
Splash Pad / Waterplay
Allowed summer
Managed by
Cambridge Department of Public Works
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On site
Playground
Rebuilt tot lot with rubber safety surfacing, new play structures, a spray pad, and a painted 'creative dot' area for chalk art
Splash Pad
Spray pad in the rebuilt tot lot, part of the citywide summer waterplay program (typically 7 days/week in season)
Sports Court
Adjacent tennis and basketball courts
Athletic Field
Two Little League fields with dugouts, backstops, a bullpen/batting cage, and 80+ seat spectator stands with Musco lighting
Common questions
Does Glacken Field have a splash pad?
Yes, the rebuilt tot lot includes a spray pad that runs as part of the city's summer waterplay program.
Can I bring my dog to Glacken Field?
Dogs must stay leashed on the complex and aren't allowed in the tot lot playground or the Little League bullpens.
What sports facilities does Glacken Field have?
Two Little League fields with dugouts and lighting, plus adjacent tennis and basketball courts.
Is there an entry fee at Glacken Field?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Glacken Field?
Dogs must stay leashed within the Glacken Field recreational complex at all times and are barred entirely from the tot lot playground and the Little League bullpens
Is Glacken Field wheelchair accessible?
The project added a fully accessible sidewalk along Huron Avenue and ADA-compliant bus stops
What rules should I know at Glacken Field?
Dogs are not allowed in the tot lot playground or the Little League bullpens, and must be leashed everywhere else on the complex.