A 2-acre East Cambridge park on Rogers Street between Second and Third Streets, opened in 2021 and renamed for the former state representative, with a central green for field sports, a sledding hill, a dog run, picnic areas, and a piping-plover-themed play structure.
What to expect
Entry fee
No pass needed here; 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. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
On-site dog run, separate from the main lawn areas
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.
Managed by
Community Development Department
617-349-4600 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Playground
Play area with basket swings, slides, a wooden climbing structure, and a playhouse modeled after a piping plover
Picnic area
Three picnic areas
Benches
Seating under vine-covered trellises
Common questions
Can you sled here in winter?
Yes, the park includes a sloped lawn built specifically for sledding alongside its flat sports field.
Is there an entry fee at Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park?
No pass needed here; 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 Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park?
On-site dog run, separate from the main lawn areas