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New Riverside Park

Details unconfirmedPark · Cambridge, MA
Right now

A 3/4-acre community park at Memorial Drive and Western Avenue overlooking the Charles River, built in 2010 through a City of Cambridge, Harvard University, and Riverside neighborhood partnership.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
free
Dogs
Allowed
Hours
Nov 1-Mar 31 dawn to dusk; Apr 1-Oct 31 dawn to 10pm
Water Play
Allowed summer
River Viewing/Picnicking
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Cambridge Community Development Dept, Parks Division 617-349-4640 · Website

Getting in

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

What's here

On site

Splash Pad
Free seasonal water-play sprinkler/spray/shower feature, summer months
Seating
Wood-clad pergola and truss canopy providing shaded seating overlooking the Charles River

Common questions

Is there water play for kids at New Riverside Park?
Yes, a free seasonal sprinkler and spray water-play feature runs during summer months.
Is there an entry fee at New Riverside Park?
Yes, free
Can I bring my dog to New Riverside Park?
Dogs are allowed. Leash rules and clean-up requirements usually apply, so check posted signs.
What rules should I know at New Riverside Park?
No off-leash dogs.

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