Cambridge's second-largest park (about 17 acres) along the Charles River between the BU Bridge and Pleasant Street, with a free outdoor pool, ballfields, and historic riverfront buildings.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leashed in most of the park; a fenced off-leash dog area is reported on site
Swimming (Pool)
Allowed summer
Soccer/Baseball
Allowed year-round
Biking (Paul Dudley White Path)
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Magazine Beach Partners (volunteer nonprofit steward)
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Pool
Free outdoor Olympic-sized public pool, opens late June; spray deck open early June through Labor Day, 9:30am-7pm
Exercise Equipment
Outdoor exercise equipment
Worth knowing
- The park contains the 1818 Powder Magazine, the oldest building on the Charles River Basin, and the 1912 boathouse of the Riverside Boat Club.
Common questions
Is the pool at Magazine Beach free?
Yes, it is a free, outdoor, Olympic-sized public pool that opens in late June.
Where is Magazine Beach relative to the BU Bridge?
It sits along the Charles River immediately west of the BU Bridge, extending to Pleasant Street.
Where do I park at Magazine Beach?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Magazine Beach?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Magazine Beach?
Leashed in most of the park; a fenced off-leash dog area is reported on site