A neighborhood playground at 3 Hazel Street with an aquatic spray facility, open space, a basketball court and a softball field.
What to expect
Splash pad
Splash pad with overhead jets, open seasonally in summer. On school days it opens at 3pm rather than the standard morning start, unlike most other Waltham spray parks.
Entry fee
None checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Waltham requires every dog in a street or public place, including its parks and playgrounds, to be effectively restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Reported as roughly 10am-7pm weekdays and 10am-5pm weekends for the playground generally; not an official source.
Ball Sports
Allowed year-round (softball field, basketball court)
Managed by
Waltham Recreation Department
(781) 314-3475 · WebsiteCommon questions
Why does the splash pad open later here than at other Waltham spray parks?
The city's published spray-park schedule lists Drake Playground (along with Msgr. McCabe/Warrendale) as opening at 3pm on school days instead of the standard morning start, likely tied to adjacent school dismissal times.
Does Drake Playground have a splash pad, and when does it run?
Splash pad with overhead jets, open seasonally in summer. On school days it opens at 3pm rather than the standard morning start, unlike most other Waltham spray parks.
Is there an entry fee at Drake Playground?
None
Can I bring my dog to Drake Playground?
Waltham requires every dog in a street or public place, including its parks and playgrounds, to be effectively restrained on a leash no longer than 10 feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Drake Playground?
Dogs must be leashed (10 ft max) citywide; not allowed on the softball field.