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Fresh Pond Reservation: protecting the Cambridge water supply since 1889. Raw water from Fresh Pond is purified at the adjacent Walter J.

Owned and managed by the City of Cambridge

Fresh Pond Reservation consists of 162 acres of open space surrounding and protecting the 155 acre Fresh Pond Reservoir and contains a 2.25 mile loop trail. Fresh Pond Reservoir is a vital part of the drinking water supply system for the City of Cambridge. Fresh Pond is fed by the drinking water system's important upland reservoirs: Hobbs Brook Reservoir

in Lincoln, Lexington, and Waltham, and Stony Brook Reservoir in Weston and Waltham. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility and pumped to Payson Park Reservoir in Belmont. From there it flows back to the city by gravity, providing drinking water to the residents and businesses of Cambridge. Check out more here: https://spark.adobe.com/page/2M2tz/

05/27/2026

Join us for our next monthly "Mindful Mosey" series at the beautiful Fresh Pond Reservation. This event is a perfect chance to explore nature, soak in the spring vibes, and connect with other earth lovers. Together we’ll breathe deeply, slow down, and notice the world around us, with quiet walking and moments of shared reflection. Suitable for everyone with accommodations always possible. Dress for the weather and bring a portable seat, if desired. Come once or come monthly.

Registration required: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d6989d35c7ef983e1d6406f0124ae

05/24/2026

Calling all those concerned with the growing garlic mustard, emerging black swallow-wort, and buckthorn at Fresh Pond Reservation!

Please join Ranger Omar at the tool trailer by the flagpole at 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge MA every Thursday 10am-12 noon through Fall to help conserve the monarchs, aid our local ecosystem, and learn about the environment!

05/10/2026

Please join expert naturalist Jeff Adams for a Guided Nature walk at Fresh Pond Reservation. Our focus will be Plant ID on a selection of native species with some non-natives too. We’ll also discuss select natural history, folklore and science.

This walk meets at the Ranger Station under the clock tower at 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge MA. Contact [email protected] for more information. Register here: tinyurl.com/FreshPondEvents
Registration caps at 16.

04/29/2026

Save the date! This year Fresh Pond Day will take place on Saturday, June 13th from 11am-3pm at Fresh Pond Reservation. Come join the fun at this FREE family friendly event sponsored by local businesses including La Saison, Ma-Magoos, Neville Place, Trader Joes, Chipotle, Dunkin' Donuts, Elks Lodge #915, VFW Post 8818, and the City of Cambridge.

04/28/2026

It's back! Join Ranger Omar for our Volunteer Stewards program at Fresh Pond Reservation every Thursday 10am-12 noon starting now through the summer. We'll pull invasive plants like garlic mustard, black swallowwort & buckthorn, plant native plants, pick up trash, repair fences, install signs, and generally contribute to the stewardship of Fresh Pond! Meets at the tool trailer near the lower parking lot, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge MA. We hope to see you there!

04/05/2026

The Cambridge City Nature Art Challenge for Grade 1–8 students is now open! Wildlife Arts, the all-volunteer organization that runs the Cambridge City Nature Art Challenge (CCNAC), has announced it will welcome entries from young artists in Cambridge Public Schools and charter schools in Cambridge from now through 10:00 a.m. on May 18, 2026. Find out more here: https://linktr.ee/wildlifearts

03/29/2026

Early signs of spring are all around us! Red elderberries are emerging, wind pollinated trees are blooming like this Common Hazel, and fuzzy willow buds are breaking. Photo credit to Stephanie Ressel.
stephanieressel.com

03/18/2026

Join us tomorrow, March 19th for navigation games at Fresh Pond Reservation on the Kingsley Lawn from 5:00-6:30pm!

Sponsored by the City of Cambridge. Wear your green, bring your friends, and have FUN learning to use a map and compass!

All participants must pre-register by noon on 3/19. Use a special map to find checkpoints around the park in teams or pairs - but stay on your toes, some tricky leprechauns will be moving checkpoints as you go!

Check in between 4:45pm and 5:15pm. Find out more information by visiting www.navigationgames.org or contacting [email protected].

03/16/2026

Come and volunteer for some spring cleaning on the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway!

Join us for the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Cleanup on March 21st, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00 noon at 490 Arsenal Way, Watertown, MA 02472.

Enjoy free coffee and bagels (provided by Wicked Bagels), meet friends and neighbors who care, and make an impact in your community!

Find out more and register here: https://watertowncommunitygardens.wildapricot.org/event-6413649

03/15/2026

Please join the Fresh Pond Rangers and Stefanie Haug for a mindful nature walk on Wednesday, March 25th from 10:30am-12:00 noon.

This program will meet at the Ranger Station under the clock tower at 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge MA. We hope to see you there!

Learn more at https://www.stefaniehaug.com/events-with-stefanie/take-back-the-spring

Address

250 Fresh Pond Pkwy
Cambridge, MA
02138

Telephone

+16173496489

Website

https://www.cambridgema.gov/Water/freshpondreservation

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