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Market Street Park (Arthur J. Shallow Playground)

Details unconfirmedPlayground · Cambridge, MA
Right now

A Port-neighborhood playground at the corner of Market, Bristol and Crossland Streets, formally the Arthur J. Shallow Playground.

What to expect

Entry fee
Free
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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
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. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Department of Public Works 617-349-4800 · Website

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Market Street Park (Arthur J. Shallow Playground)?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Market Street Park (Arthur J. Shallow 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (accessibility-attempted, hours). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-09-13.