Located in Cambridgeport, Magazine Beach park is located on the Cambridge side of the Charles River. The park plenty of open field space, walking and running paths, and plenty of sport amenities, including a softball field and soccer field, with some pick-up games. The open field space makes it a great place to fly a kite. Magazine Beach is also a boating launch dock, a public swimming pool, and a parking lot.
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Basic Info
- Size: Medium (17 acres)
- Terrain: Mostly Flat
- Transportation: T(BU West), Car, Bus
- Path Types: Cement, Gravel
- Hours: Dawn to Dusk
- Restrooms: Yes, Seasonal (Pool Area)
- Drinking Fountains: Yes (Softball Field)
- Benches: Yes, in Pool Area (only Open in Summer)
- Lights: Street Lights
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- Multi-Purpose Open-Field Space
- Soccer Fields (1)
- Softball Fields (1)
- Outdoor Fitness Equipment
- Waterfront Views
- Public Pool
- Walking Paths
- Kayak & Boat Launch Dock
- Off-street Parking Lot
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Directions & Parking
Located in Cambridge, Magazine Beach Park is 10 minutes from the Boston University West stop on the Green Line B Branch. Driving is probably the best way of getting to the park, as long as it’s not during rush hour. There is a decent-sized parking lot near the kayak launch dock. Parking can get crowded on weekends and week nights.
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