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Fresh Pond Reservation: protecting the Cambridge water supply since 1889. Raw water from Fresh Pond is purified at the adjacent Walter J.

Owned and managed by the City of Cambridge

Fresh Pond Reservation consists of 162 acres of open space surrounding and protecting the 155 acre Fresh Pond Reservoir and contains a 2.25 mile loop trail. Fresh Pond Reservoir is a vital part of the drinking water supply system for the City of Cambridge. Fresh Pond is fed by the drinking water system's important upland reservoirs: Hobbs Brook Reservoir

in Lincoln, Lexington, and Waltham, and Stony Brook Reservoir in Weston and Waltham. Sullivan Water Treatment Facility and pumped to Payson Park Reservoir in Belmont. From there it flows back to the city by gravity, providing drinking water to the residents and businesses of Cambridge. Check out more here: https://spark.adobe.com/page/2M2tz/

06/16/2026

Thank you to all the visitors who attended Fresh Pond Day this past Saturday and all the amazing organizations that made this event possible! Grüvmeiners FaceArt Face Painting & Events Wildlife Arts Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team Trailmix - Uncommon Folk City of Cambridge Department of Public Works (Official) Cambridge Water Department

A huge shout out to our sponsors: Neville Place La Saison Cafe THE OFFICIAL MEDFORD - MALDEN ELKS #915 Chipotle Mexican Grill The Institute of Contemporary Art/Boston Dunkin' Trader Joe's, VFW Post 8818, Piantedosi Baking Co & the City of Cambridge for making this all possible! We're already looking forward to next year.

06/12/2026

Join us TOMORROW for Fresh Pond Day this year on Saturday, June 13th from 11am-3pm to enjoy live snakes with Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team, listen to the tunes of Trailmix - Uncommon Folk
and Grüvmeiners Brass Band, free Face Painting by FaceArt Face Painting & Events, popcorn, touch-a-truck, and dozens of other local organizations! Come one come all to 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge MA.

Come join the fun at this FREE family friendly event open to the public sponsored by local businesses including La Saison, Ma-Magoos, Neville Place, Trader Joes, Chipotle, Dunkin' Donuts, Elks Lodge #915, VFW Post 8818, the Institute for Cotemporary Art, and the City of Cambridge.

06/09/2026

On Thurs, July 9 from 5:00-7:30pm, join expert forager Russ Cohen on a 2.5 hour ramble around Fresh Pond to learn about over two dozen species of edible wild plants. Please note that this program is for educational purposes only and no foraging or taking of any kind is allowed on the Reservation. Registration required: https://www.cambridgema.gov/departments/cambridgepubliclibrary/calendar/2026/07/09/summerreadingfreshpondwildedibleswalkwithrusscohenmain

05/27/2026

Join us for our next monthly "Mindful Mosey" series at the beautiful Fresh Pond Reservation. This event is a perfect chance to explore nature, soak in the spring vibes, and connect with other earth lovers. Together we’ll breathe deeply, slow down, and notice the world around us, with quiet walking and moments of shared reflection. Suitable for everyone with accommodations always possible. Dress for the weather and bring a portable seat, if desired. Come once or come monthly.

Registration required: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/019d6989d35c7ef983e1d6406f0124ae

05/24/2026

Calling all those concerned with the growing garlic mustard, emerging black swallow-wort, and buckthorn at Fresh Pond Reservation!

Please join Ranger Omar at the tool trailer by the flagpole at 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge MA every Thursday 10am-12 noon through Fall to help conserve the monarchs, aid our local ecosystem, and learn about the environment!

05/10/2026

Please join expert naturalist Jeff Adams for a Guided Nature walk at Fresh Pond Reservation. Our focus will be Plant ID on a selection of native species with some non-natives too. We’ll also discuss select natural history, folklore and science.

This walk meets at the Ranger Station under the clock tower at 250 Fresh Pond Pkwy, Cambridge MA. Contact [email protected] for more information. Register here: tinyurl.com/FreshPondEvents
Registration caps at 16.

04/29/2026

Save the date! This year Fresh Pond Day will take place on Saturday, June 13th from 11am-3pm at Fresh Pond Reservation. Come join the fun at this FREE family friendly event sponsored by local businesses including La Saison, Ma-Magoos, Neville Place, Trader Joes, Chipotle, Dunkin' Donuts, Elks Lodge #915, VFW Post 8818, and the City of Cambridge.

04/28/2026

It's back! Join Ranger Omar for our Volunteer Stewards program at Fresh Pond Reservation every Thursday 10am-12 noon starting now through the summer. We'll pull invasive plants like garlic mustard, black swallowwort & buckthorn, plant native plants, pick up trash, repair fences, install signs, and generally contribute to the stewardship of Fresh Pond! Meets at the tool trailer near the lower parking lot, 250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge MA. We hope to see you there!

03/16/2026

Come and volunteer for some spring cleaning on the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway!

Join us for the Watertown-Cambridge Greenway Cleanup on March 21st, 2026 from 10:00am - 12:00 noon at 490 Arsenal Way, Watertown, MA 02472.

Enjoy free coffee and bagels (provided by Wicked Bagels), meet friends and neighbors who care, and make an impact in your community!

Find out more and register here: https://watertowncommunitygardens.wildapricot.org/event-6413649

Address

250 Fresh Pond Pkwy
Cambridge, MA
02138

Telephone

+16173496489

Website

https://www.cambridgema.gov/Water/freshpondreservation

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