Parks and Recommendations: Cambridge, MA
A humorous and informative way for parents to navigate the world of parks in Cambridge, MA.
A look at each Cambridge park
WARNING: if you have no interest in visiting parks in Cambridge then what you're about to read will be extremely boring. If you do have an interest, it will be moderately boring.
For park repairs and unsanitary conditions at the park, call the city at 617-349-4880
To see a map of all Cambridge's parks and get more information, visit:
http://www2.cambridgema.gov/cdd/cp/parks/index.html
For park repairs and unsanitary conditions at the park, call the city at 617-349-4880
To see a map of all Cambridge's parks and get more information, visit:
http://www2.cambridgema.gov/cdd/cp/parks/index.html
Monday, November 21, 2011
A note about Ye Olde Baby Swing
Am I the only one who can never tell which way the baby is supposed to go? It's like putting on tights. I have know idea which side is front and which is back until something goes wrong. Speaking of undergarments, what does this look like to you?
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
Paine Park
Paine Park, on Amory Street Between Broadway and Hampsire Street |
Monday, November 14, 2011
"The Library Park"
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"Library Park" or Joan Lorentz Park, at 459 Broadway |
Apparently the Main Library Park is actually "Joan Lorentz Park". I have to say, I like everything about this block on Broadway: the beautiful new library, the playground, a nearby Starbucks, and my Alma Mater!
This playground is slightly void of structures and swings considering the traffic it encounters, but it's quite clean and has some really fun features (like a weird disk-type thing that spins when you put your weight on one side- I almost fell off but it was worth it!)
This is another park that's way too hot in the summer. Baby trees equal sweaty grownups. I am kind of sad that they did away with the park that was once under one of the huge trees here. But this one is sufficient, and I like the amount of company, as it's always well populated.
Wilder Playground
Wilder Playground, near the corner of Lee Street and Broadway |
Full disclosure- I have only been to this park once as it's close to both Maple and Hancock Streets which I'm much more likely to visit. I'm sorry- Wilder Park, you just don't do it for us.
However I'd kill to live closer to any park and this one would be nice to have on your block. I mean, I live near a Family Dollar so I buy milk there. That doesn't mean anyone else should trek to Family Dollar for dairy products.
Sennott Park
Sennot Park, on Broadway between Norfolk and Prospect |
Aaaaah Sennott Park. This is the park I definitely spent the most time at as a kid. And I think it's only improved since then. Its best feature might be the big field next to it- which often has soccer and baseball games in play. Sennott park is HOT in the summer- I blame the small trees, but that will improve with time. There are actually some great junior climbing trees on the Prospect side. I'm sure that's not what they're there for, but it's so tempting.
Hancock Street Park
Hancock Street Park, Between Mass. Ave and Harvard Street |
In the summer- this park is absolutely perfect as it has tons of shade and plenty of sprinklers at various heights. My favorite thing here waaas a sunken sandbox (until they filled it in- so now children can escape) complete of course with abandoned toys. Although kids can now get out of the sandbox on their own- it's still a great feature.
I have heard rumors of some serious snobbery at this park but haven't encountered it as of yet. Only nice folks so far.
Friday, November 11, 2011
Maple Street? Park
“Maple Street Park” Between Cambridge Street and Broadway near Cambridge Hospital |
Edward S. Duffett Park, also known as Maple Street Park (even though it’s on Maple Ave) is a great park for little kids. And by little, I mean up to about 3 or 4 years. The sign reads, “For children 1 to 5” and that seems exactly right. I suppose crawling babies could find a lot to do there, as well- between the baby swings, the sand area and some swinging wooden benches (lap action only of course!).
There are so many abandoned plastic toys here, you will lose your mind. No shortage of ride-on trucks or dishless kitchen sets on Maple Ave.
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