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Friends of Albemarle

Our mission: Giving a voice to the 17 acres of open space that provide outdoor activity, recreation and community for countless generations throughout the city.

Become a member today

Join our nonprofit 501c3 group as we advocate for
the largest open green space in north Newton.

Albemarle /al-BE-marle/ – from “alba marla” – Latin for Fertile Earth

The space features 17 acres of assets treasured by the community, including:

Green Space

  • Avery Woods 
  • Wooded trails 
  • Red-tailed hawk habitat
  • Flood plain for Cheesecake Brook, a tributary of the Charles River

Outdoor Recreation

  • Newton’s only outdoor pool, Harry Gath Memorial Pool
  • Field space for Newton’s largest middle school, F.A. Day
  • Newton’s most heavily used athletic field, lighted at night and used for soccer, lacrosse, Ultimate frisbee, cricket, football and more
  • Two tennis courts
  • Basketball court
  • Five baseball/softball diamonds, including Murphy and Roche fields, along with batting cages and a concession stand

Community Gathering

  • Recreation field house
  • Large gazebo
  • Benches
  • Picnic tables
  • Three connected playgrounds

Recent Posts from the Friends of Albemarle Blog:

House Shout Out

This house is a gem that lights up Albemarle right now. Hats off to the careful decoration that transformed it to a slowly changing beacon of color, adding joy to everyone’s nighttime walk.

On the Path to Pathways

Curving paths are becoming real, and not just lines on a plan! Think of all the excited steps that will criss-cross here.

STILL Available: FOA Tote Bags!!

How GREAT are these tote bags? Dress up any outfit and pack anything into these sturdy tote bags. Support FOA and show your support for your local green space! Click HERE for the details on how to easily order a tote bag (with free local delivery by us!)

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