Longfellow Park is a small memorial park on the south side of Brattle Street, across from the Longfellow House, established in 1883 by friends of the poet and now owned and maintained by the City of Cambridge. Its centerpiece is a 1914 monument by sculptor Daniel Chester French.
What to expect
Parking
Metered metered; most nearby non-metered spots require a Cambridge resident permit · unconfirmed
Dogs
Cambridge parks generally allow dogs on leash unless posted as a designated off-leash or shared-hours area; Longfellow Park is not on the city's off-leash list
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. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Passive Recreation And Historic Sightseeing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
City of Cambridge, Department of Public Works
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On site
Benches
Seating near the Longfellow memorial monument
Common questions
Is Longfellow Park free to visit?
Yes, it's a public City of Cambridge park with no admission fee.
Who manages Longfellow Park?
The City of Cambridge has managed it since 1908, when the Longfellow Memorial Association that built the park transferred the land to the city.
What's the closest T stop to Longfellow Park?
Harvard Square on the Red Line, about a 7 to 10 minute walk down Brattle Street.
Where do I park at Longfellow Park?
Metered (metered; most nearby non-metered spots require a Cambridge resident permit).
Is there an entry fee at Longfellow Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Longfellow Park?
Cambridge parks generally allow dogs on leash unless posted as a designated off-leash or shared-hours area; Longfellow Park is not on the city's off-leash list