Danehy Park — Attraction in Cambridge

these pics belong to the Danehy Park festival:i cannot believe everything was free. This was top of the line Carnival / Festival / Fair even in regards to if you had to pay. The feelings you got when you walk through and so the Patriotic fireman engines and with the crane with the American flag just made you feel so proud to be part of America but Cambridge. They had so many rides,face painting, huge kite flying area ,amazing and friendly Mexican singers. Way too much to mention and that I didn't get there earlier and I didn't know about this previous years. Thank you so much for those responsible for making this happen for us to enjoy connecting and enjoying such an amazing experience without profiting. It's amazing to me and I'm very grateful to be born and raised in...

We visited the park to check out a Miyawaki pocket forest (see photo) planted Sept. 2021. That was about eight months ago and it doesn't look like much yet, but it was interesting to see the diversity and density of plants. Unfortunately there is no signage; an informational display would be helpful and could generate community interest in the effort. I enjoyed seeing a number of birds flying around the wetlands. The park is very active in early evening with people walking, jogging, picnicking, and using the athletic fields. The park's limited entrances make it less pedestrian friendly, so it's a long indirect walk to reach it from Alewife Station,...

This is an excellent dog park! I really appreciated that there are different sections for small dogs, large dogs, and even a “time-out” area. That separation makes a big difference since our dog can be a little reactive at times—and, let’s be honest, some other dogs can get a little spicy too. Having the ability to choose the right section makes visits much less stressful.

The only real downside is that there isn’t a water supply on site. You’ll definitely need to bring your own, though they do provide bowls and waste bags, which is helpful.

Overall, a well-thought-out park and a great spot to bring your pup if you...