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Cambridge Common
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,236 Google reviews · Running trail in Cambridge, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Open 24 hours
Confirmed from Cambridge Common's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
A site of Revolutionary War history, this park now has fields, bike paths & a creative playground.
What runners say about Cambridge Common
“The park was clean and had a mix of families, students, tourists, and people exercising.”
“Beautiful park & playground full of so much history on the campus of Harvard University!”
It's a good park. Could use a lot less grass and more native plants. Not something I would normally knock a park for, but 1: Cambridge knows better and can afford to make the switch and we 2: due to its shape and the paths through it, it has a lot of areas that are too small to be usable for, say, playing catch with a…
Cambridge Common is a very historic and beautiful common to visit. It is plenty big with lots of walking space. The historical plaques and sites here are quite worth seeing!
Beautiful public park for walking and recreation while also a remarkable tribute and historic site marking the heart of the American Revolution and where Washington first took command of the revolutionary army. Special bonus is the new monument for the African American soldiers who fought and died in the revolution.
Awesome park to the Public to gain knowledge and simply relax in the heart of Harvard Square 👍 UPDATE : I had went there last night while I was bike riding, on my Standard Peddle Bike and I would not recommend walking through during the night due to lack of light within the Park 🏞️ itself 😕.
Trail conditions & character
“Beautiful park & playground full of so much history on the campus of Harvard University!”
“We enjoyed a candle light concert with an Adele repertoire.”
Plan your run at Cambridge Common
The practical stuff
- AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- LightingRunners report lights on the path — useful for pre-dawn and after-work miles. Lighting and opening hours are separate things, so check both.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websitecambridgema.gov
- Phone(617) 349-4639
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | Open 24 hours |
| Tuesday | Open 24 hours |
| Wednesday | Open 24 hours |
| Thursday | Open 24 hours |
| Friday | Open 24 hours |
| Saturday | Open 24 hours |
| Sunday | Open 24 hours |
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