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Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach
4.6★ · 114 Google ratings · Cambridge, New York
✓ Parking✓ Short walk✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables
At a glance
Parking
Parking garage · 400 yd away
Access
6am to 9pm
Walk
50 ft · under a minute
Restrooms
Yes · 625 yd away
Crowds
Quietest Thu 4pm
Map of Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach
Guide
Good to know
Ideal for a peaceful walk
The trail around Fresh Pond is well-maintained, wide, and feels removed from the city despite being in Cambridge.
Check water quality before summer
Multiple reviewers note the shallow pond has poor water quality during warm months, with concerns about algae and smell.
Arrive early for parking
The designated lot is for Cambridge residents only, and visitors report difficulty locating alternative parking spots.
Best for confident dog swimmers
The entry point is rocky with limited access, making it unsuitable for dogs new to swimming.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
65°F · fog
Wind
1 mph from the ESE
UV index
7 peak today
Last updated Sep 4, 9:29 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 691 Huron Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138
🅿 Parking 400 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 50 ft away, under a minute walk
🚽 Restrooms 625 yd away
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Where do you park at Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach?
The nearest mapped parking area is 400 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach?
50 ft in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, under a minute. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 625 yd from the listing.
When is Little Fresh Pond Dog Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 4pm and the busiest at Wed 8am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
