Mayor Danehy Park, Belmont

#5 among attractions in Belmont

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Facts and practical information

Thomas W. Danehy Park is a park in North Cambridge, Massachusetts. Its eastern entrance is at 99 Sherman Street. It is bounded on the north by the MBTA Fitchburg Line and to the west by Fresh Pond Mall. ()

Elevation: 16 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°23'18"N, 71°8'14"W

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Cambridge (Neighborhood Nine)Belmont United States

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Day trips

Mayor Danehy Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Club Passim, Lizard Lounge, Memorial Hall, Fitchburg Cutoff.

1.3 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Club Passim, Boston
34 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Harvard Square, Club Passim stands as a cultural beacon in Cambridge, Massachusetts, renowned for its intimate live music experiences. This legendary venue has been a staple in the Boston music scene for decades, offering audiences the chance...
1 miSE
Dancing, Nightlife
Lizard Lounge, Boston
26 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Cambridge, part of the greater Boston area, Lizard Lounge is an intimate and eclectic venue that has become a staple in the local music and nightlife scene. This subterranean spot, located beneath the Cambridge Common restaurant, is known for...
1.4 miSE
Gothic Revival architecture, Memorial, Theater
Memorial Hall, Boston
37 min walk • Memorial Hall, immediately north of Harvard Yard in Cambridge, Massachusetts, is an imposing High Victorian Gothic building honoring Harvard men's sacrifices in defense of the Union during the American Civil War‍—‌"a symbol of Boston's commitment to the Unionist cause and the...
0.7 miN
Cycling, Bike path, Park
Fitchburg Cutoff, Boston
18 min walk • The Fitchburg Cutoff was a rail line running 2.8 miles from Brighton Street in Belmont, Massachusetts to Somerville Junction in Somerville, Massachusetts. It was constructed in two segments in 1870 and 1881; passenger service lasted until 1927.
0.7 miSE
Museum, Observatories and planetariums
Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, Belmont
17 min walk • The Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory is a research institute of the Smithsonian Institution, concentrating on astrophysical studies including galactic and extragalactic astronomy, cosmology, solar, earth and planetary sciences, theory and instrumentation, using observations...
1 miNE
Cycling, Bike path
Somerville Community Path, Arlington
27 min walk • The Somerville Community Path is a paved rail trail in Somerville, Massachusetts, running 1.3 miles from Massachusetts Avenue to Lowell Street via Davis Square.
1.3 miSE
Library, Shopping, Bookshop
The Harvard Coop, Boston
35 min walk • The Harvard Library is the umbrella organization for the Harvard University libraries and their shared services, such as access, preservation, digital infrastructure, digital imaging, and discovery services. The Harvard Library is nearly 400 years old, making it the oldest library system in the United States.
1.3 miSE
Nightlife, Cinema
Brattle Theatre, Boston
34 min walk • The Brattle Theatre is a repertory movie theater located in Brattle Hall at 40 Brattle Street near Harvard Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The theatre is a small movie house with one screen.
0.9 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Flea market
Somerville Theatre, Boston
24 min walk • The Somerville Theatre is an independent movie theater and concert venue in the Davis Square neighborhood of Somerville, Massachusetts, United States. Over one hundred years old, the Somerville Theatre started off as a vaudeville house and movie theater.
0.6 miNE
Church
St. John the Evangelist Church, Boston
16 min walk • St. John the Evangelist is a historic Roman Catholic Church at 2270 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The late Speaker of the House, "Tip" O'Neill, was a lifelong parishioner and graduated from St. John High School in 1931. His Requiem Mass was held in the church on January 10, 1994.
0.5 miSW
Street
Fresh Pond Parkway, Belmont
12 min walk • Fresh Pond Parkway is an historic park and parkway, found in the westernmost neighborhoods of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The parkway was built in 1899 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Mayor Danehy Park?

Nearby attractions include Alewife Brook Parkway, Belmont (8 min walk), Rindge Towers, Arlington (10 min walk), Fresh Pond Hotel, Belmont (11 min walk), Fresh Pond Parkway, Belmont (12 min walk).

How to get to Mayor Danehy Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Mayor Danehy Park:

Bus

Alewife (15 min walk)
Harvard Square (36 min walk)

Metro

Alewife • Lines: Red (15 min walk)
Porter • Lines: Red (24 min walk)

Train

Porter (25 min walk)