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Magazine Beach
4.4★ · 480 Google ratings · Cambridge, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Free
At a glance
Parking
On-site lot · 310 ft away · free
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
11am to 7pm
Walk
320 ft · 1 min
Restrooms
Yes · 250 yd away
Cost
Free
Tide
10 ft range today
Map of Magazine Beach
Guide
Good to know
Free parking reported
Visitors report no charge to park here.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2015–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 6 visitors · 2015–2026
Come for walking and river views
Extended riverside paths offer peaceful walks with views of the Charles River, Boston skyline, and BU campus.
Visit for the outdoor pool in summer
The recently renovated free pool and splash pad are clean, well-staffed, and offer river views.
Arrive early or use street parking
The small public lot fills quickly, but free two-hour street parking is available nearby.
Expect wet, marshy ground after rain
The park sits on former salt marshes, so muddy patches and soft ground persist several hours after precipitation.
Avoid peak pool hours and events
Scheduled sports practices, competitive games, and community events create crowding; weekday mornings tend quieter.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
64°F · mostly clear
Wind
0 mph from the SW
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 05:02 | High tide | ↑ |
| 11:08 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 17:20 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:56 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 9:24 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 668 Memorial Dr, Cambridge, MA 02139
🅿 Parking 310 ft from the listing
🌊 Water 320 ft away, about 1 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 250 yd away
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Where do you park at Magazine Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 310 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Magazine Beach?
320 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 1 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Magazine Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 250 yd from the listing.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
