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Library Park (Joan Lorentz Park)

Details unconfirmedPark · Cambridge, MA
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What to expect

Entry fee
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. No pass or permit required.
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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
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. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Department of Public Works, Parks and Forestry 617-349-4885 · Website

What's here

On site

Playground
Playground scheduled for repairs including rubber surface replacement and a new swing set (multi-week closure in 2024).

Common questions

Is this the same as the War Memorial building?
No. The War Memorial Recreation Center is an indoor pool and gym facility at 1640 Cambridge Street; the park listed here is the outdoor Joan Lorentz Park in front of the Main Library on Broadway.
Is there an entry fee at Library Park (Joan Lorentz Park)?
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. No pass or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Library Park (Joan Lorentz 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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility-attempted, parking). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.