Alewife Brook Reservation — Attraction in Arlington

This is a beautifully designed urban park with lots of activities and trails. The Fitchburg cutoff bike path goes through the park. There's a nice boardwalk trail through a marsh habitat. You can see lots of different bird species, frogs, turtles etc. There is another shorter trail in the park which takes you near Cambridge Discovery Park. This area has lots of picnic benches and rocking chairs to enjoy a relaxing picnic in the park. There are bike rental stations near Alewife T station and on Acorn Park drive from where you can rent a bike and explore this area. An ideal place for a little urban excursion on a spring or...

🌳 A hidden gem in Cambridge! Alewife Brook Reservation is a peaceful escape tucked right into the city. Perfect for a morning walk, an afternoon jog, or simply relaxing with nature. The trails are clean and easy to navigate, and the views by the water are especially calming. There’s a beautiful mix of shaded paths, open green spaces, and even quiet spots to sit and reflect. I was pleasantly surprised by how serene and well-maintained everything was. Highly recommend it for anyone needing a quick nature reset without...

Short trail with boardwalks over the brook. A nice place to see birds. Always lots of mallards and geese and the occasional teal or wood duck. The "discover park" a bit further down also has a trail all the way to Little Pond. I only wish the two areas were connected and/or the Alewife Brook area was larger, because by the time I've finished the Alewife Brook trail I am always left wanting more.

Make sure to stop off at Revival for a coffee on...