Graham and Parks School Playground is a public playground on the grounds of the Graham and Parks Alternative Public School at 44 Linnaean Street. It reopened in August 2019 after repair work that rebuilt the play structure, added rubber safety surfacing, and repaired the perimeter fencing.
What to expect
Surface
Rubber safety surfacing around the main play structure, plus a separate sand-infill artificial turf field next to it
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.
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
Department of Public Works (contact Wendell Joseph)
617-349-9462 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Seating
Tables, a fixed bench, and a community notice board were added
Sport Court
Adjustable basketball hoop backstop
Common questions
Is the Graham and Parks School Playground fenced?
Yes. The city repaired the steel perimeter fencing during the 2018-2019 renovation, though the exact distance to the street isn't published.
What's the play surface at Graham and Parks School Playground?
Rubber safety surfacing around the main play structure, with a separate sand-infill artificial turf field next to it.
Is there shade at Graham and Parks School Playground?
The renovation added shade trees, but the city page doesn't specify how much of the play area is shaded.
What's the surface at Graham and Parks School Playground?
Rubber safety surfacing around the main play structure, plus a separate sand-infill artificial turf field next to it Poured-rubber and mats stay cooler and are easier for wheels than sand or mulch.
Is there an entry fee at Graham and Parks School Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Graham and Parks School Playground?
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.