Alewife Brook Reservation
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Alewife Brook Reservation is a Massachusetts state park located in Cambridge, Arlington, and Somerville. The park is managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Description
Alewife Brook Reservation is a 120 acre urban wild. A large proportion of the park is wetland, including the Little River, though there is also a wooded upland and meadow area. The reservation serves as a habitat for numerous indigenous and migratory birds. Common species include osprey, great blue heron and the woodcock, whose unusual mating ritual may sometimes be observed by visitors. Additionally, the park's ponds (Little Pond and Blair Pond) provide spring spawning grounds for anadromous herring, which migrate from the Atlantic Ocean.
The Minuteman Bikeway terminates at the reservation.
Recreational Opportunities
- Birding
- Hiking
- Running
- Tennis Courts
- Playing Fields
- Playground
External Links
- Park Website: http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/alewife.htm
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