Urban Park (UP) Roof Garden — Attraction in Cambridge

the view isn't much to look at as you aren't really that high up ( probably 50-75 feet or so it's blocked by a lot of buildings all around you) but the Grounds are Gorgeous! everything from Flowers, to Trees, Roses Shrubs, Bushes, Tulips and many other small flowers and Plants. it truly is a tiny oasis in the middle of a Urban City hidden high up where you would never expect to see such a nice hidden space! it's a little trickier to find now with all of the construction going on but pretty much same way as before: go through the Glass Doors ( don't worry you can as long as it's to the food court or Garden they will let you) and go straight through the Main Lobby to your Far Right is the Exit to the Food Court / Restrooms and ahead ( just another 25 feet or so) is the Elevator / Stairs that take you up to the Parking Garage, go up the to i think the 8th Floor and you have arrived! you should see this space at least once if you are in Kendall Square! it is really worth seeing and a quiet place of you want to get away from all of the noise and have a quick Lunch Snack or just to...

Great spot in the city. Bring your meal and enjoy high views, far from the road traffic. Available paid parking (super expensive) or access via the stairs. On summer nights the city of cambridge organizes outdoor movies for the kids. The grass is fake but the glowers are not. Seem you can play pickle ball there. The marriott also has direct access to this area (but it is not part of the hotel). There are tables and trash cans and bathrooms and place for kids to run aroun....

I was a little disappointed to see that it no longer resembles a lot of the pictures online, after going through a redesign of the garden (to accommodate the loss of sunlight from an expansion of the Google office building?), but it is still a neat spot to visit to take a break from the urban hustle and bustle. I'll be sure to return in warmer months.

Accessible by elevator and open to the public. Both of...