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Danehy Park at 35: a dump that became a glowing urban emerald

15 Sep

Cambridge’s Danehy Park is a green destination born from a dump.

Hard to believe Danehy Park turns 35 on Monday.

This 50-acre North Cambridge destination for lounging and recreation, picnicking, sports and events big and small hosts the annual Family Day on Saturday; a jazz festival in July; and Shakespeare troupes and the Oldtime Baseball Game, with guests of Red Sox royalty such as Lou Merloni, Oil Can Boyd, Jonathan Papelbon and Pedro Martinez suiting up at St. Peter’s Field.

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