Fresh Pond Parkway, Parkway in Northwest Cambridge, United States.
Fresh Pond Parkway is a four-lane road in Cambridge that runs from Mount Auburn Street to Concord Avenue. It runs parallel to major routes and connects multiple access points to the reservation.
The road was designed in 1899 by landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted and Charles Eliot. It gained recognition for its historical importance in 2005.
The road marks the eastern boundary of the water reservoir area and links it to surrounding green spaces. Visitors notice how the place connects water protection with recreation.
Multiple entry points along the road are open to pedestrians, cyclists, and public transit users. The paths are well-marked and provide easy access to different parts of the area.
The northern section contains traces of a former railroad line that now give way to sidewalks and cycle paths. This shift shows how the place has moved from industrial use to recreation.
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