On the northern edge of Jesus Green is the River Cam, with Chesterton Road (the A1303) on the opposite side.

Jesus Green was separated from Midsummer Common in 1890 when Victoria Avenue was built.

Jesus Green has since become a park and is no longer maintained in a state suitable for grazing.

[4] The stretch north (downstream) of Jesus Lock is sometimes called the lower river.

[6] Access for mechanically powered boats is prohibited above 'La Mimosa' public house (at the upstream end of Jesus Green)[7] between 1 April and 30 September, when the middle (and upper) river are open only to manually propelled craft, many traditional flat-bottomed punts.