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Athletic Field Permits

Field permits are required for use of any City of Cambridge athletic fields. (For non-athletic use of city fields please contact the Department of Public Works at 617-349-4846.) Permit requests can be submitted to the Recreation Division starting the first week of February. The fee for adult use only is $90.00 per two hour increment. Cambridge youth programs have priority of use and are not charged permit fees. Please contact Kevin Clark at 617-349-6238 if you need further information. In addition, walk -in hours are available to pick up permits on the following days and times:

  • Monday - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Wednesday - 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  • Friday - 10:00 am - noon

Download the Recreation Permit Form in PDF format or Word Document.

The following is a list of adult athletic fields that are available for use:

Adult Athletic Fields:
Softball Soccer/Frisbee Baseball
All 4 fields at Danehy Park Glacken Rindge/St. Peters
Cambridge Common Danehy Park (4)
Ahern Hoyt (fall)
Gore Street Donnelly (fall)
Donnelly H.B.
Hoyt
Glacken