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The City of Cambridge places major emphasis on preserving green space and recreational areas for its residents. Cambridge maintains numerous parks and recreation areas throughout the city, including tot lots, basketball courts, tennis courts and athletic fields.
Fifty-acre Danehy Park, Cambridge's largest public park, is open year-round and includes playgrounds, bocce and horseshoe courts, picnic areas, soccer and softball fields. Special events include a family and children's concert series, arts & crafts festivals and a kite festival. Football and softball fields are available at Magazine Beach on Memorial Drive. |
Sports
Popular Cambridge pastimes include boating, golfing, swimming, or walking/jogging/biking along one of the City's lush outdoor trails.
Boating
Community Boating, the oldest and largest nonprofit sailing organization in the nation, offers boat rentals and sailing lessons on the Charles River. Canoe and kayak rentals are available from Charles River Canoe and Kayak. Cambridge is also home to America's Fall Rowing Festival, the Head of the Charles Regatta, the world's largest two-day rowing event that draws competitors from all over the globe. The 2004 Regatta will be held October 23-24.
Golfing
Fresh Pond Golf Course is a public golf course located in Cambridge. It is a nine-hole course with pro shop, golf carts, snack bar and a club house. Public basketball and tennis courts are also located on the premises.
Swimming
The Gold Star pool, a public outdoor swimming facility, is located at the corner of Berkshire and Cambridge Streets. For indoor swimming, the War Memorial pool at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School is open to residents in the evenings and on the weekend.
Leisure Trails
The Metropolitan District Commission (MDC), a state park agency, owns, operates and maintains several popular Cambridge recreation areas including the Charles River Esplanade, Fresh Pond Parkway and Alewife Brook Reservation. The many miles of well-kept trails are perfect for rigorous bike rides or peaceful bird watching strolls. The Magazine Beach Pool and McCrehan Memorial Pool at Alewife Brook Parkway and Ridge Avenue are also operated by the MDC.
Health & Fitness
Numerous private and community health clubs offer a variety of indoor exercise and recreation options to keep residents in shape, including group exercise classes, free weights and exercise machines. Some clubs feature swimming pools, tennis and other racquet sports or climbing walls, as well as special services such as massage and aesthetician services.
Cambridge Sports & Recreation Facilities
Charles River Canoe and Kayak
Locations in Boston and Newton
(617) 965-5110
Community Boating
21 David Mugar Way, Boston
(617) 523-1038
www.community-boating.org/
Danehy Park
99 Sherman Street
(617) 349-4895
Fresh Pond Golf Course
691 Huron Avenue
(617) 349-6282
Gold Star Pool
Berkshire & Cambridge Streets
(617) 349-6310
Head of the Charles Regatta
(617) 868-6200
www.hocr.org
Kendall Square Community Ice Skating
300 Athenaeum Street
(617) 492-0941
www.ski-paddle.com/skating/skating.php
Massachusetts Department of Conservation & Recreation
(617) 626-1260
www.state.ma.us/dcr
Simoni Skating Arena
155 Gore Street
(617) 354-9523
www.fmcarenas.com/Cambridge.htm
War Memorial Pool at Cambridge Rindge & Latin School
1640 Cambridge Street
(617) 349-6279
Health & Fitness Clubs
This list represents only those health & fitness facilities that are members of the Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. All are in Cambridge unless otherwise noted.
Boston Sports Clubs–Central Square
625 Massachusetts Avenue
(617) 876-5550
www.bostonsportsclubs.com
Cambridge Family YMCA
820 Massachusetts Avenue
(617) 661-9622
www.cambridgeymca.org
Evolve Fitness, Inc.
52 New Street
(617) 354-1000
www.evolvefitnessinc.com
Fitness Together Arlington & Back Bay
37 Broadway, Arlington
(781) 316-8500
www.ftarlington.com
Healthworks Fitness Centers for Women
36 White Street
(617) 497-4454
www.healthworksfitness.com
Upward Spiral Studio
907 Massachusetts Avenue
(617) 417-3466
www.upwardspiralstudio.com
Wellbridge Athletic Club
5 Bennett Street
(617) 441-0800
www.wellbridgeac.com
Your Center, Inc./Pilates Exercise
335 Broadway
(617) 491-7055
