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Alewife Brook Reservation

Massachusetts · MA

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  • Operator:(617) 727-9693
  • Address:Alewife Station Access Rd., Cambridge, MA 02140 · MA
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A large urban forest of wetlands and birds in the middle of the city. Walk the trails to see a quiet side of nature.

Source: mass.gov

From Wikipedia

Alewife Brook Reservation is a Massachusetts state park and urban wild located in Cambridge, Arlington, and Somerville. The park is managed by the state Department of Conservation and Recreation and was established in 1900. It is named for Alewife Brook, which was also historically known as Menotomy River, a tributary of the Mystic River.

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