Fresh Pond — Attraction in Cambridge

You can't park here unless you are a resident of Cambridge. Even though the parking lot was mostly empty when I went, I was told to leave or I would get a ticket. There is no guest parking. The street I was told to park on nearby (not that near) was also resident parking only, so thank you to the gentleman who kicked me out for saving me a parking ticket, but no thank you to the alternative parking suggestions. I drove home noticing that pretty much every street in Cambridge requires resident permits, and I realized that the city of Cambridge really does not want outsiders to visit. Fresh Pond is essentially an unofficial gated community amenity for the wealthy residents. Everyone else,...

A great (short) running route in Cambridge. If you just want to walk/run around the pond, you'll likely need a car. If you have a dog, this place is great because dogs can be off leash (if you're a registered Cambridge resident) and they can cool off in the water about half way through the walk. Most of the route is fenced in, so it's virtually a moving dog park as you run around. Be aware of some construction along the road where the fences are not up (especially if you bring dogs with you). A perfect...

You need a Cambridge resident parking sticker to park in the parking lot. It’s a great place to take a walk. Very popular place in Cambridge so it’s not the most private place to get back to nature but it’s still beautiful. Part of the path around the lake is paved and the rest is compacted dirt, which I prefer. Lots of loons and swans. Little Fresh Pond in the back is a great birdwatching spot. There’s also some super cute wood benches along the path. There’s a chain link fence separating the path...