About
Family-friendly playground, park featuring wading pools (one splash-focused and the others for swimming) along with swings, slides, and climbing structures.
Specific pool temperatures for the Artesani Playground Wading Pool and Spray Deck are not publicly provided, as these types of facilities typically operate with unheated, ambient temperature water for seasonal recreational use.
What are people saying (AI review summary)? text: "People say this state park offers a great pool, playground, and splash pad. They highlight the free parking, public restrooms, and convenient access to the Charles River walk/bike path, community gardens, and boat rentals. They also like the wading pool and small climbing structures, which are ideal for younger children." language_code: "en-US"
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Good for Children
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Accessible Entrance
Reviews
Listing Reviews
August 25th, 2025Hannah Young
Great pool, playground and splash pad. However, the cleanliness needs to be managed. I know the lifeguards make a difference in showing up for the pool but DCR needs more cleaning crew. And generally people need to stop bringing their dogs to poop around the splash pad! So unsanitary. But they also need a better water draining system since water gets pooled around places to sit or the trash. Also, the water flows out to the parking where it covers up paint. Be careful not to park in the hidden ramp spot! Ticket is $100 for that mistake.
August 17th, 2025Cristina Feliciano-Moreira
We were really looking forward to our time at the wading pool. I traveled for 45 minutes from the South Shore, but I've now been waiting over 45 minutes for them to open.Online says it opens at 10:15 and its now 11:30.They keep saying it will only be an additional 30 minutes, but it always gets extended. It's a great place, but the staff is not efficient, and they keep us waiting.
May 25th, 2025David Goodrich
Great for younger children. Wading pool and small climbing structures will keep the kids occupied and entertained. Bathroom facilities on site are clean and convenient. The understated amenities included the adjacent Charles River walk/bike path, community gardens, and boat rentals nearby.
August 27th, 2025Ava Torres
Absolutely love love this place basically I've been taking my grandkids here every weekend in the summer it is just the best place to go. Afghanistan pool that has a playground also it has a little water pad for younger kids does ice cream truck is restrooms lifeguards it's just the best place
July 19th, 2022Lisa Domigan
A gem! Lifeguards do a great job, nice mix of shade and sun. Great splash pad for kids that don’t want to be in the wading pool. Bathrooms, gorgeous views of the river around it. Amazing playground. Lovely!
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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| Monday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM |
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