A look at each Cambridge park

WARNING: if you have no interest in visiting parks in Cambridge then what you're about to read will be extremely boring. If you do have an interest, it will be moderately boring.

For park repairs and unsanitary conditions at the park, call the city at 617-349-4880

To see a map of all Cambridge's parks and get more information, visit:

http://www2.cambridgema.gov/cdd/cp/parks/index.html



Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Paine Park

Paine Park, on Amory Street Between Broadway and Hampsire Street 


 Paine Park has a great sand area (fenced in for us lazy parents who don't feel like chasing a toddler all over the park); a half basketball court; and some other nice features including shade and sprinklers in the summer.  During the summer months, there is also running water rigged up for sand play.  This park has a handicap accessible swing (A.K.A. a swing I try to get my son to join me on and he always refuses).  The slide looks like something out of the middle ages- in a good way- because its scary and metal.
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5 comments:

  1. Bridget HannaNovember 15, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Great blog Sal, thanks for sharing! As you go through the various parks I'd also love to see any comments on which parks are good for dogs, and which parks you think dogs should stay out of. Hugs, B

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  2. SallyNovember 16, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Thanks Bridget! There are actually 6 designated off leash areas including fresh pond. The city has a map of exactly which parks have this feature and more info:

    http://www2.cambridgema.gov/cdd/cp/parks/offleash/index.html

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  3. MinkaJuly 5, 2012 at 6:12 AM

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  4. MinkaJuly 5, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Hello Sally and thanks for starting your Cambridge Parks blog. Such a good idea for kid parents who want to explore in the City. I hope to read about your review of North Point Park - the latest wonderful park in Cambridge.

    I found your blog because a Paine Park user complained to the city that several of the water features were not working. I hope to work with DPW to make sure all Parks within the city are working well and used frequently. Your 'reviews' may inspire others to visit our city parks even more.

    Minka vanBeuzekom
    Cambridge City Councillor

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  5. SallyJuly 6, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    Thanks for writing, Minka! Since it's summer- I should soon get back to the ol' parks blog. I've certainly visited plenty already this summer. I did notice that issue recently at Paine Park and I'm so glad you're taking note!

    Glad you mentioned North Point, too- I'll be sure to check it out.

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