Parks and Recreation's: Duck Boat Challenge
Let's Pull Together for Youth Sports!
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11:00am - 3:00pm -
Boston Common
Boston, MA -
Contact:Tiffany Clark
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Price:PriceFREE TO WATCH
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Back for round two! The Boston Parks and Recreation’s Duck Boat Challenge returns for its second year on Saturday April 11, 2026, bringing one of the city’s most unique and exhilarating challenges back to Boston Common. Teams of 10 will battle the clock as they pull a 21,000-pound duck boat down the course. Are you ready to take on the competition?
Beyond the thrill, the Duck Boat Challenge celebrates community spirit and the Boston Parks and Recreation programs that help young athletes grow, stay active, and stay healthy.
This event is in partnership with the Boston Duck Tours.
See the excitement from the 2025 Duck Boat Challenge in the video below.
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11:00am - 3:00pm
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Boston Common
Boston, MA -
Contact:Tiffany Clark
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Price:PriceFREE TO WATCH
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Event Type:
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Published Date
Here's How it Works
- TEAM CHALLENGE: Assemble a team of 10 friends, family, or coworkers (must be 16+ to participate & Teams must have exactly 10 members.)
- TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE: Compete to pull the massive 21,000-pound duck boat in the fastest time.
- HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE: Your team’s participation directly supports youth sports programs in Boston, helping foster fitness, well-being, and opportunities for young athletes to explore a variety of sports.
How to Participate
REGISTER YOUR TEAM
Each team will consist of 10 members, with one appointed as the Team Captain. The Team Captain will be responsible for managing the team’s registration process.
GET ON BOARD
Put your name on the Duck! The Duck Boat Challenge has taken Boston by storm, capturing attention and buzz citywide! This is a fun way to be involved with a high-energy, community-centered event. If your business, company, or organization is interested in supporting the event or joining the challenge, reach out to Tiffany Clark at Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or (617) 233-2305.
SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Can't make it to the event? You can still support the Recreation Division by making a donation to the Fund at Parks and Recreation in Boston now or any time of year.
CHECK OUT THE 2025 DUCK BOAT CHALLENGE
Contact
For more information, please contact Tiffany Clark, Recreation Resource Development Manager, at tiffany.clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305.
