Historic Images
Historic images from the beginning of the Cambridge Water Department (formerly Cambridge Water Works in the 1800s) to the 1950s.
Linear Park Reconstruction Project
Linear Park, located in North Cambridge between Alewife Station and the Cambridge-Somerville city line, is a popular open space corridor for commuting and recreation. Linear Park between the Russell Field Fieldhouse and the Cambridge-Somerville city line are scheduled for reconstruction beginning in September 2025.
Key Park Upgrades Include:
Drainage & Irrigation
Lighting & Amenities
Secondary Paths
Signage
Tree Health & Soil
For more information on the redesign and community process visit: https://www.cambridgema.gov/Departments/CommunityDevelopment/LinearParkRedesign
Fun Under the Sun: Field Day
The Cambridge Summer Food Program and Cambridge Recreation are hosting a Field Day at Sennott Park featuring many classic field games like potato sack races, obstacle courses, a big parachute, and more!
Fun Under the Sun: Field Day
The Cambridge Summer Food Program and Cambridge Recreation are hosting a Field Day at Sennott Park featuring many classic field games like potato sack races, obstacle courses, a big parachute, and more!
Eastern Cambridge/Kendall Square Open Space Study
Area-wide planning study for future open space improvements in Eastern Cambridge and Kendall Square, including the development of three new parks and the redesign of a plaza in the heart of the square.
Unveiling of Native Spaces - Indigenous Street Signs Project
The City of Cambridge and members of the local Massachusett tribe will unveil newly installed street signs in East Cambridge that will be presented in both the Massachusett and English languages. The special event will take place on Friday, November 29 at 2 p.m. at the intersection of Third Street and Binney Street in East Cambridge (Parcel 6).