Parks Sports and Activities

We offer free athletic programs for all ages in neighborhood parks across the City.

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Find more youth sports opportunities on Let's Play Boston!

Visit the Youth Sports Hub

Mayor's Cup Softball Tournament

Mayor's Cup Baseball Tournament

Still have questions? Contact:

Parks and Recreation
617-635-4505
parks@boston.gov
Reserve public athletic fields through our online system:

Visit our permitting site

Programs

2026 Boston Neighborhood Basketball League

Join the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League this spring and compete for Boston's best.

Summer Tennis and Reading Program

Join Tenacity's free Summer Tennis and Reading program where youths can build tennis skills, stay fit, and grow as readers.

Summer Sports Centers

Join our Summer Sports Centers for ages 7 to 14, running from July 6 to August 21.

Summer Sports Clinic Series

Join our free weekly sports clinic series this summer for ages 8 to 13, running from July 6 to August 14!

2026 Mayor's Cup Summer Tennis Tournament

Join our free Mayor’s Cup Summer Tennis Tournament, from Monday, August 10 to Thursday, August 13 at Carter Field Tennis Courts.

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!