Parks & Playgrounds

Cambridge Camping Association provides enriching and inclusive summer and school year programming for children living in under-resourced circumstances in our community.

Cambridge STEAM Initiative aims to engage all residents in Cambridge in quality STEAM learning experiences, regardless of economic and social barriers.

We provide a warm, stimulating early-school experience in a joyful, loving environment built upon a foundation of trusting relationships with a diverse group of children and families.

We are dedicated to the stewardship, renewal, and enhancement of the parklands along the urban Charles River.

We protect, preserve, and enhance the Charles River and its watershed through science, advocacy and the law.

A unique 6. 5 square mile community with a strong mix of cultural, demographic and social diversity.

Danehy Park parkrun organizes free, weekly, 5km timed runs every Saturday at Danehy Park. They are open to everyone, free, and are safe and easy to take part in.

DHSP strives to meet the needs of residents through our extensive services from newborns to senior citizens, from school aged children to homeless families, from non-profits to local employers.

The Recreation Department provides quality, affordable and accessible recreational opportunities for residents of all ages in well-designed and maintained facilities.

The Family Policy Council develops policy and program recommendations aimed at improving the quality of life for children, youth and families in the City of Cambridge.

Fresh Pond Reservation is managed by the Cambridge Water Department. The Cambridge Water Department (CWD) is a municipally owned and operated water utility serving over 119,000 permanent residents.

Green Cambridge works to create a more sustainable city and to protect the environment for the health and safety of all.

Mass Audubon protects 38,000 acres of land throughout Massachusetts, saving birds and other wildlife, and making nature accessible to all.

We manage state parks and oversee more than 450,000 acres throughout Massachusetts to protect, promote, and enhance the state’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources.

MathTalk creates community-based resources that engage children and families in joyful, everyday math experiences and build confidence and demand for math learning.

We provide vibrant and active, open spaces in Kendall Square at MIT where people can meet, bump into each other, and connect using outdoor movies, pedestrian pathways, a stage, programming, and more!

We provide map navigation education to children and families through fun games and events.

The Young People's Project provides math and coding after school programs for students in underserved communities.

We provide free tutoring, mentoring and enrichment programs for Cambridge students in grades 4-12