Cambridge is a city whose citizens places a high value on open space, yet is a densely settled area where open space is somewhat limited in several neighborhoods. Because the opportunities for the acquisition of additional open space are scarce, the Parks and Forestry Division has placed special emphasis over the last few years in improving the quality and attractiveness of existing parks, to provide an oasis within the local neighborhood for casual walking, sitting, sunning, reading, bird watching, and other idle activities.

Given below is a list of Passive Parks by Park District along with the available features.