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Danehy Park is a popular, 50-acre park in north Cambridge. Residents and visitors enjoy the park’s athletic fields, walking paths, playgrounds, public art, dog park, and community events.

If you are interested in applying to the DHSP Afterschool Lottery, stop by our office to get in-person help with your application. No appointment needed.

If you are interested in applying to the DHSP Afterschool Lottery, stop by our office to get in-person help with your application. No appointment needed.

A​t a water bottle refill station you get a healthy drink for free! The Cambridge Public Health Department recommends drinking more water and less sugary drinks.

The Cambridge Early Math Group is a partnership of organizations who care about math as a civil right. Together we work to support Cambridge families and young children around math literacy. Our goal is that all children (birth to eight years) and their families will engage in joyful math play. This is one of the paths to developing a positive math mindset and becoming a life-long math learner.

Join the Department of Transportation to learn about proposed safety improvements on Quincy St between Cambridge St and Kirkland St and Kirkland St between Quincy St and Oxford St.

This funding will be used to make improvements to the City’s dog parks, including adding a doggy cleaning station and adding molded dog bowls to water fountains.

Real-time bus arrival monitors at 2 bus stops in Harvard Square will inform travelers when the next bus will arrive, so they can adjust their plans if needed.

In 2024, the Cambridge Fire Department responded to 16,182 emergency incidents, including 1,148 fires, 7,387 medical emergencies, and 237 elevator rescues. Firefighters played a critical role in major local fires, including a tragic 3-alarm fire in North Cambridge and multiple multi-alarm residential fires throughout the year. Cambridge fire companies also provided mutual aid to neighboring communities 196 times, highlighting their dedication to public safety.

The Cambridge Community Learning Center (CLC) provides free classes and programs to adult learners. We help our students reach their potential through education, skills development, and community participation.