Presently, there are nearly 270 hectares of parkland distributed throughout City of Cambridge communities. Considering that the latest head count revealed that Cambridge has approximately 102,000 residents, basic mathematics concludes that the City of Cambridge provides 26.5 m² of parkland for each Cambridge resident. To put this in perspective for anyone thinking in English units, this translates into just under 284.5 ft² of parkland per Cambridge resident. These figures do not include the large amount of conservation area and trails also accessible to the public. Having said this, it should not come as a surprise to anyone that Cambridge has become a favoured tourist destination for nature enthusiasts.

Cambridge parks provide a multitude of services, from various sized playground areas, wading/spray pads, sports arenas, outdoor sports facilities, animal displays and public pools to breathtaking nature trails, picnic areas, magnificant woodlots and a seemingly endless number of park benches from which to view beautiful floral displays or just admire the beauty and charm of "Mother Nature". As well, these parks host a multitude of annual events attracting not only Cambridge residents but many tourists.