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
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
Cambridge requires dogs to be leashed, on a leash no longer than six feet, whenever off the owner's premises and not under direct control in a designated off-leash area. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
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
Lechmere Canal Park Committee (advisory) with CambridgeSide abutter agreements
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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?
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 Lechmere Canal Park?
Cambridge requires dogs to be leashed, on a leash no longer than six feet, whenever off the owner's premises and not under direct control in a designated off-leash area. Posted signs at the site take precedence.