Parks Sports and Activities
We offer free athletic programs for all ages in neighborhood parks across the City.
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Programs
Forever Young Indoor Winter Program
Starting January 7, 2026, drop by the Carter Playground Bubble for winter fun with bocce, cornhole, and walking!
Softball Hitting & Fielding Clinics
Join us for a free two-day Softball Hitting & Fielding Clinic starting February 17. Register today!
Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament
Register today for the 2026 Mayor's Cup Street Hockey tournament!
2026 All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival
Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF), invites Boston girls aged 7 to 12 to participate in the annual All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival during April school vacation week.
The All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival offers a diverse range of activities to inspire and empower young girls. From sports and games to health and wellness speakers, self-defense tactics, and aquatic activities, the programming aims to engage the mind, body, and spirit. Expert instructors, with additional support from local non-profits and City of Boston agencies, will guide girls through sports such as basketball, fitness conditioning, rock climbing, swimming, ultimate frisbee, and more!
This program will be offered at the following locations: BCYF Charlestown, BCYF Hennigan, and BCYF Mildred Avenue. Individual signups are now available for each site.
About our programs
Choose from a wide variety of healthy activities, including:
- golf lessons
- tennis with our partner, Tenacity
- the All Girls Sports Festival
- Sox Talks with Boston Red Sox players and coaches
- a visit to the Fenway Park batting cages
- Sports Centers at Moakley Park, East Boston Stadium, and White Stadium in Franklin Park, and
- Mayor’s Cup golf, baseball, cross country, soccer, softball, and hockey tournaments.
We also work with Boston Centers for Youth & Families on programs at local community centers. We'll continue to update this page with announcements, calendar listings, applications, and the latest on what we have to offer!
Instructional Golf Videos
Golf 101: Balance
Kevin Frawley, Golf Pro for the Devine Golf Course in Franklin Park, introduces the concept of balance in golf.
Golf 101: Chipping
Kevin Frawley, Golf Pro for the Devine Golf Course in Franklin Park, introduces the concept of chipping in golf.
Golf 101: Grip
Scott Allen, Golf Pro for the George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park, introduces the concept of grip in golf.
Golf 101: Putt
Scott Allen, Golf Pro for the George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park, introduces the concept of putting in golf.
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