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Parks Fitness: Chair Yoga with Michelle

Participate in a free fitness class offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are sponsored by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, and the Boston Public Health Commission.

May 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 8, 2025, until August 28, 2025
  • Symphony Park
    39 Edgerly Rd
    Fenway, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-08T10:00:00 - 2025-08-28T11:00:00

This gentle chair yoga class prioritizes breathing, feeling and dropping into the body. It’s designed for those who do not want to practice on the floor (and includes standing for short periods of time). The practice is intended to improve body awareness, strength and flexibility.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite, which will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates, if there are changes or cancellations due to weather, etc.

Register here

May 8, 2025
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 8, 2025, until August 28, 2025
  • Symphony Park
    39 Edgerly Rd
    Fenway, MA 02115
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Fenway/Kenmore
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-05-08T10:00:00 - 2025-08-28T11:00:00

Canceled:
Winter Fitness series: Walking group / snowshoeing

Reason for cancellation: Postponed due to public safety concerns.
March 15, 2020
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from March 15, 2020, until April 26, 2020
  • Franklin Park Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-15T09:00:00 - 2020-03-15T10:00:00
Class description
  • Come experience the strength-training and cardio benefits of walking and snowshoeing through our beloved Franklin Park.
  • Meet at the William J. Devine Clubhouse and embark on a group walk that is sure to work your core, quads, and lung capacity!

For information on cancellations, check Twitter at @healthyboston and @bostonparksdept. You can also call 617-534-2355.

Winter fitness series

March 15, 2020
  • 9:00am - 10:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from March 15, 2020, until April 26, 2020
  • Franklin Park Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-03-15T09:00:00 - 2020-03-15T10:00:00

Mayor's Cup Ice Hockey Championships (Sunday, January 5)

Come out and support the best of Boston's youth hockey teams as they go head to head at Boston College!

January 5, 2020
Event Date2020-01-05T08:00:00 - 2020-01-05T20:00:00

We will update this page with team matchups as information becomes available.

  • 8:30 a.m. Squirt A Game 12
  • 9:45 a.m Girls U10 Game 4
  • 12:30 p.m. Girls U12 Game 6
  • 1:45 p.m. Squirt AAA Game 8
  • 3:00 p.m. Pee Wee A Game 14
  • 4:15 p.m. Pee Wee AAA Game 4
  • 5:30 p.m. Bantam A Game 6
  • 6:45 PM: Bantam AAA Game 6

Mayor Walsh's Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, with support from presenting sponsor the Boston Bruins Foundation and additional support from P&G Gillette.

Support for the Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament is also provided by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, FMC Ice Sports, Boston University, Northeastern University, Harvard University, and Boston College.

January 5, 2020
Event Date2020-01-05T08:00:00 - 2020-01-05T20:00:00

Mayor's Cup Ice Hockey Championships (Saturday, December 28)

Come out and support the best of Boston's youth hockey teams as they go head to head at Northeastern!

December 28, 2019
Event Date2019-12-28T16:00:00 - 2019-12-28T20:00:00

We will update this page with team matchups as information becomes available.

  • 4 p.m. Squirt AA Game 4
  • 5:15 p.m. Girls U14 Game 2
  • 6:30 p.m. Pee Wee AA Game 6
  • 7:45 p.m. Bantam AA Game 4

Mayor Walsh's Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, with support from presenting sponsor the Boston Bruins Foundation and additional support from P&G Gillette.

Support for the Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament is also provided by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, FMC Ice Sports, Boston University, Northeastern University, Harvard University, and Boston College.

December 28, 2019
Event Date2019-12-28T16:00:00 - 2019-12-28T20:00:00

Mayor's Cup Ice Hockey Mite AA and AAA Championships

Enjoy watching the Mites (8 and under) go head to head on the Bruins practice ice!

December 27, 2019
Event Date2019-12-27T11:00:00 - 2019-12-27T14:00:00

Facepainting and the Bruins Street Team will be available to entertain the crowd! We will update this page with team matchups as information becomes available.

  • 11 a.m.: Mite AA Championship
  • 12 p.m.: Mite AAA Championship

Mayor Walsh's Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, with support from presenting sponsor the Boston Bruins Foundation and additional support from P&G Gillette.

Support for the Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament is also provided by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, FMC Ice Sports, Boston University, Northeastern University, Harvard University, and Boston College.

December 27, 2019
Event Date2019-12-27T11:00:00 - 2019-12-27T14:00:00

Mayor's Cup Ice Hockey Mite A Championships

Enjoy watching the Mites (8 and under) go head to head on the Bruins practice ice!

December 26, 2019
Event Date2019-12-26T13:00:00 - 2019-12-26T15:00:00

Facepainting and the Bruins Street Team will be available to entertain the crowd! We will update this page with team matchups as information becomes available.

  • 1 p.m. Game 7
  • 2 p.m. Game 8

Mayor Walsh's Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, with support from presenting sponsor the Boston Bruins Foundation and additional support from P&G Gillette.

Support for the Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament is also provided by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, FMC Ice Sports, Boston University, Northeastern University, Harvard University, and Boston College.

December 26, 2019
Event Date2019-12-26T13:00:00 - 2019-12-26T15:00:00

Franklin Park Master Plan Community Workshop #1

Join us for our first Community Workshop about the future of Franklin Park!

January 28, 2020
Event Date2020-01-28T18:00:00 - 2020-01-28T20:00:00

For over a century, Franklin Park has been a lively and beloved center of recreation, gathering, and discovery for the Boston community. Now, with newly allocated park funds, the City of Boston is planning ahead for the park’s next century!

Franklin Park

Over the next 18 months, the City of Boston is partnering with a team of landscape architects, planners, ecologists, and community engagement experts to create a master plan for an engaging and diverse Franklin Park. 

Our work will build on previous planning efforts and improvements by the City and its partners. We look forward to building on these successes and incorporating even more feedback. It’s your opportunity to help shape the future of the park and connections to the surrounding neighborhoods.

Franklin Park

Come to our Community Workshop on January 28, between 6 - 8 p.m. at the William J. Devine Golf Course Clubhouse at Franklin Park. Can’t make it? Share your thoughts on the Master Plan website, or sign up for project updates!

*Snow date: January 30, 6 - 8 p.m.

January 28, 2020
Event Date2020-01-28T18:00:00 - 2020-01-28T20:00:00

Winter Family Gym at BCYF Menino

A free play program for families with children ages 3 - 8 to get up, out, and moving together.

December 14, 2019
Event Date2019-12-14T10:00:00 - 2019-12-14T11:30:00
  • Drop-in, no pre-registration required.
  • We require a caregiver to participate during Family Gym. Fun and safety are our priorities.
  • Caregivers must remain in the gym with their children at all times.
  • Legal guardian must sign a waiver before child can participate.
  • Children of all abilities welcome
  • This is an immigrant-safe space.

Learn more about BCYF Menino

December 14, 2019
Event Date2019-12-14T10:00:00 - 2019-12-14T11:30:00

Clubhouse patio opening at the William J. Devine Golf Course

The clubhouse patio has a new look.

September 21, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Kevin Frawley
  • send an email
  • 617-265-4084
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-21T14:00:00 - 2019-09-21T16:00:00

Join us as we celebrate the completed renovations to the clubhouse patio at the William J. Devine golf course in Franklin Park. Enjoy live jazz from local saxophonist Elan Trotman. Refreshments available for purchase from Maggie's Grill.

September 21, 2019
  • 2:00pm - 4:00pm
  • 1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Kevin Frawley
  • send an email
  • 617-265-4084
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-21T14:00:00 - 2019-09-21T16:00:00

Parkman Playground opening

Join Mayor Martin J. Walsh and local residents for the unveiling of over $1.7 million in improvements at Parkman Playground in the Forest Hills neighborhood of Jamaica Plain.  Refreshments provided by HP Hood. 

August 24, 2019
Event Date2019-08-24T11:00:00

Dating back to 1924, the revitalized Francis Parkman Playground was renovated by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with site improvements including an inclusive play structure and springers for children ages 2 to 5, a larger inclusive climbing structure for ages 5 to 12 and amenities including a dish swing, embankment slide, exercise station, drinking bottle filler, splash pad with runnel, picnic shelter, and a trike loop/mini basketball hoop area. Other improvements include new fencing, site furniture, LED lighting, trees, and plantings.

August 24, 2019
Event Date2019-08-24T11:00:00
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