Park
Fresh Pond Reservation
155-acre park centered around a beautiful reservoir with walking trails and nature.
Cambridge Highlands
45 minutes - 2 hours
Free
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Parks & Green Spaces
Explore Cambridge's parks and green spaces — from the Charles River Esplanade to Cambridge Common and Fresh Pond Reservation. Walking trails, playgrounds, and nature.
4 attractions in Cambridge
For a city of 118,000 people packed into 6.4 square miles, Cambridge has a remarkable amount of green space. The Charles River path stretches for miles, Fresh Pond offers a 2.5-mile trail around a glacial lake, and Cambridge Common has been a public gathering place since 1631.
Insider Tip: Fresh Pond Reservation is the local secret — a pristine 2.5-mile loop around a glacial reservoir. Go early morning for birding, or at sunset for stunning light over the water.
Park
Danehy Park
50-acre park built on a reclaimed landfill — fields, hills, and the best kite-flying in Cambridge.
North Cambridge
30 minutes - 2 hours
Free
Park
Alewife Reservation
115-acre urban wild — wetlands, meadows, and nature trails hiding at the end of the Red Line.
North Cambridge
45 minutes - 1.5 hours
Free
Park
Minuteman Bikeway
Award-winning 10-mile rail trail from Cambridge to historic Lexington and Bedford.
North Cambridge
1 - 3 hours (depending on distance)
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
Fresh Pond Reservation is the most beloved park among locals — a 2.5-mile loop around a glacial lake with diverse bird populations. For river views, the Charles River path is unbeatable. Cambridge Common is the most historic, dating to 1631.