Cambridge's largest active-recreation park at 50 acres, a former landfill redeveloped in 1990 in North Cambridge with athletic fields, a universal-design playground, sledding hills, walking paths, public art, and a fenced dog park.
What to expect
Dogs
A fenced dog park is located within Danehy Park (see separately covered Danehy Dog Park record)
Hours
Cambridge parks and playgrounds are open dawn to dusk year round, with extended hours to 10:00 p.m. from April 1 through October 31.
Kite Flying
Allowed spring
Soccer/Football/Baseball/Softball
Allowed year-round, permit required for reserved use
Picnicking (Reservable, Groups Of 30-100)
Allowed May 1-Nov 1
Managed by
Cambridge Dept of Human Service Programs, Recreation Division
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Restroom
Currently limited
Playground
Louis A. DePasquale Universal Design Playground, ~30,000 sq ft accessible play area with Swing Zone, Spin Zone, Climbing Slope, Sensory Walk/Hilltop, and Splash Pad
Splash Pad
Splash pad within the universal-design playground
Athletic Fields
4 soccer fields, 1 football field, 1 baseball field, 3 little league fields, 3 softball fields, 2 batting cages, 3 basketball courts
Public Art
"Turnaround/Surround" installation by Mierle Laderman Ukeles, recycled-glass pathways, aluminum benches, dance floor
Common questions
Are there restrooms at Danehy Park?
Not yet as of this writing; a planned Gateway Pavilion project will add the park's first public restrooms.
Is there an entry fee at Danehy Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Danehy Park?
A fenced dog park is located within Danehy Park (see separately covered Danehy Dog Park record)