Fresh Pond Reservation
250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02138
162 acres · 2.25 miles of trails
Cambridge's 162-acre Fresh Pond Reservation features a 2.25-mile off-leash perimeter loop around the reservoir. Highlights include shade, water, dog bags, parking, restrooms, and trash cans. Dog license required for entry.
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- Park
- Fresh Pond Reservation
- Type
- Metropark
- Location
- Cambridge, Massachusetts
- Coordinates
- 42.3856, -71.1453
- Size
- 162 acres
- Trail miles
- 2.25
- Leash required
- No (off-leash allowed)
- Best for
- High-energy dogs, Hot-weather visits
- Visitor rating
- 4.8 / 5 (3,210 reviews)
- Vibe Score™
- 8.4 / 10 — Exceptional
- Last verified
- May 2026 — Dog Parks Hub directory
Amenities
- Shade:Yes
- Water on-site:Yes
- Fenced:No
- Off-leash zone:Yes
- Small-dog area:No
- Benches:No
- Restrooms:Yes
- Parking:Yes
- Waste bags:Yes
- Indoor:No
- · ★ 4.8 from 3,210 reviewers
- · Off-leash zone
- · Water on-site
- · Real shade
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Dog policy
162-acre Cambridge reservoir with 2.25-mile off-leash perimeter loop. Beloved Cambridge dog destination — license required.
What this park has
- Shade
- Water fountains
- Dog waste bags
- Parking
- Off-leash
- Restrooms
- Trash cans
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