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Richard McKinnon Park

Details unconfirmedPark · Cambridge, MA
Right now

An 8.5-acre DCR riverfront park in East Cambridge, formerly North Point Park and rededicated in 2025, with a network of small islands and canals, a large playground and spray deck, and a segment of the Mass Central Rail Trail linking to the North Bank Bridge.

What to expect

Trails
Includes a segment of the paved Mass Central Rail Trail plus a broad pedestrian path and bikeway
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Managed by
DCR Charles River Reservation 617-626-1250 · Website

Getting in

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

What's here

On site

Playground
Large playground and spray deck (splash pad)

Common questions

Is this the same place as North Point Park?
Yes. DCR renamed North Point Park to Richard McKinnon Park in a December 2025 rededication honoring the East Cambridge developer's decades of work on the area.
Is there an entry fee at Richard McKinnon Park?
No, entry is free.

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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 2026-07-18.