Kids in Cambridge

Fresh Pond Reservation

Popular spot for spotting wetland birds & deer with wooded walking routes around a tranquil pond.

Cambridge Common

A site of Revolutionary War history, this park now has fields, bike paths & a creative playground.

Alewife Brook Reservation

120 acres of protected wetlands, woods & meadows offering limited areas for hiking & bird-watching.

Red Fox Escapes

Alexander W. Kemp Playground

Joan Lorentz Park

This city park with a sizable lawn features tennis courts, a playground & benches.

Dana Square Park

Toscanini's Ice Cream

Longtime favorite for espresso & gourmet ice cream in a range of unique flavors that changes often.

Old Morse Park

Cambridge Universal Playground

Harvard Yard

This sprawling treed area is the oldest part of the Harvard campus, with many historic buildings.

Danehy Park

50-acre green space with activities such as softball & soccer, plus paths for jogging & a dog park.

Cambridge Public Library - Central Square Branch

Harvard Square

Home to America's oldest university, this iconic area offers shops, eateries & theaters.

Graffiti Alley

The Harvard Tour

Sennott Park

Park offering sports fields, a playground & a landscaped area with ornamental trees & fencing.

Timothy J. Toomey, Jr. Park

Cambridge Public Library

Area Four

Trendy cafe & bakery offering gourmet pizzas made from dough fermented for 30 hours, plus espresso.