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Lechmere Canal Park

Details unconfirmedPark · Cambridge, MA
Lechmere Canal Park, Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Right now

A 7.5-acre linear waterfront park that traces the old Lechmere Canal past the CambridgeSide mall, built in the 1980s with a jet fountain, an amphitheater, and gravel paths connecting to the Charles River walkway.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Managed by
Lechmere Canal Park Committee (advisory) with CambridgeSide abutter agreements 617-349-4600 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Benches
Wooden benches along the paths; movable seating near retail areas
Dock
Seawall with docking for small watercraft

Common questions

Can I walk my dog at Lechmere Canal Park?
The park's gravel paths and lawn panels are open for walking and jogging, though no formal off-leash designation has been published for this site.
Is there an entry fee at Lechmere Canal Park?
No, entry is free.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, accessibility-attempted). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-07-18.