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Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.

Community Meeting For A Proposed Cannabis Establishment

This is a virtual meeting:

Join the online meeting

The public can offer testimony.

Conservation Commission Public Hearing

ATTENTION: This meeting will be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to our online meeting or calling 929-205-6099 and entering Meeting ID 868 0172 3247 #. Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at cc@boston.govLCA@boston.gov, or ...

The public can offer testimony.

Putting for Parks

A golf tournament benefiting youth sports and recreation programs in neighborhood parks across the City of Boston.

October 19, 2026
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • George Wright Golf Course
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Tiffany Clark
  • Price:
    Price
    $175 per Player | $700 Foursome Team
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-19T08:00:00 - 2026-10-19T17:00:00
The Putting For Parks Third Annual Golf Tournament will be on
Monday october 19, 2026.  | registration opens may 10, 2026

Tee up for a great cause!

Join us for the Third Annual Putting for Parks Golf Tournament, benefiting youth sports and recreation programs offered by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. This year’s tournament will once again take place at the beautiful George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park and promises a memorable day of golf, camaraderie, and community impact.

Participants will enjoy 18 holes of golf, exciting contests throughout the course, and a post-tournament luncheon on the scenic patio.

More than just a day on the green, Putting for Parks helps ensure that Boston's young people have access to free, high-quality recreation opportunities in neighborhood parks across the city. Proceeds from the tournament support youth sports leagues, instructional clinics, summer programs, fitness initiatives, and special events that encourage healthy lifestyles, build confidence, foster teamwork, and create lasting memories.

Whether you're a seasoned golfer or simply looking to support a meaningful cause, we invite you to join us as we invest in the future of Boston's youth.....one putt at a time! 

We look forward to seeing you on the green!

October 19, 2026
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • George Wright Golf Course
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Tiffany Clark
  • Price:
    Price
    $175 per Player | $700 Foursome Team
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-19T08:00:00 - 2026-10-19T17:00:00

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

REGISTER TO PLAY

Register to play as an individual or as a team.  Have fun on the course with your teammates while supporting a great cause. 

Golfer/team Registration 

 

SUPPORT THE RECREATION DIVISION

Can't make it to the tournament?  You can still support the Recreation Division by making a donation now or any time of year.

Donate

 

BECOME A SPONSOR

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the event?  Please contact Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305.

Sponsor A Hole

 

 

CONTACT

For more information, please contact Tiffany Clark, Recreation Resource Development Manager, at tiffany.clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305. 

2024 Putting for Parks

Take look a look at our First Annual Putting for Parks Golf Tournament. 

2024 PUTTING FOR PARKS GALLERY

2026 Children's Arts and Crafts Workshops: Hyde Park

Looking for a free, fun activity to enjoy with the kids? Join us this summer for one of our arts and crafts workshops hosted in various parks throughout the City of Boston, hosted by a local artist.

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until July 21, 2026
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Boston , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T12:00:00

Our arts and crafts workshops are led by local artists. They're held Tuesday through Friday in July and August and run from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. These drop-in workshops encourage kids to explore their creativity through projects like mask making, crayon art, watercolor and much more. Supplies are provided, but you'll need to bring your creativity! 

This series is completely free and open to Boston residents. These workshops will take place in various parks throughout the City of Boston.

Registration is required for groups of 8 or more. Please email allison.singer2@boston.gov to register.

This series is weather-dependent. Check our social media pages for updated weather info regarding this series. Follow us on social media for the latest updates on events: FacebookInstagram and Bluesky.

July 7, 2026
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Tuesday, starting from July 7, 2026, until July 21, 2026
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Boston , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    PARKS AND RECREATION
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-07-07T10:00:00 - 2026-07-07T12:00:00

2026 Golf Course Concert Series: Katherine Winston

Enjoy live music on the patio at one of the City's golf courses.

August 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00

The Golf Course Concert Series is part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program. They are held in July and August. Shows begin at 6 p.m.

About Katherine Winston: 

Whether you discovered her on Season 14 of American Idol, in a club across the country, or in an intimate listening room, Katherine leaves a lasting impression with every impassioned melody and heartfelt lyric.  Wherever you may hear Katherine, you can expect a genre-bending sound pulling influences from indie-pop, country, rock and folk music.  Her album, Something Special, Nothing Fancy is out and available everywhere now!

Learn more about Katherine Winston

August 12, 2026
Event Date2026-08-12T18:00:00 - 2026-08-12T20:00:00

Hyde Park Liaison Office Hours

Hyde Park Coffee Hours are hosted by neighborhood liaison Zoë Petty.

June 12, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
    35 Harvard Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Zoë Petty
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-12T10:00:00 - 2026-06-12T11:00:00

Coffee Hours are held weekly unless otherwise noted. 

The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services liaisons hosts weekly Coffee Hours located conveniently in each neighborhood. This is an opportunity to connect with your neighborhood liaison to receive support connecting with City departments, addressing any concerns, or just to say hello to connect joyfully. 

Neighborhood liaisons look forward to hearing how Boston can improve our neighborhoods.

June 12, 2026
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
  • Hyde Park Branch of the Boston Public Library
    35 Harvard Avenue
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Zoë Petty
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-06-12T10:00:00 - 2026-06-12T11:00:00

Parks Fitness: Line Dancing with Boston Rhythm Riders

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

March 26, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from January 8, 2026, until April 2, 2026
  • Hyde Park Community Center
    1179 River St
    Hyde Park, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:30:00 - 2026-06-20T19:30:00

Line dancing is a fun activity that has all the necessary elements to improve cardiovascular health. The Rhythm Riders rotate moving from high to low impact line dances, so whether you want to get ready for the spring, upcoming weddings, family reunions or simply discover a fun new way to get moving again they have the moves for you! We are all too familiar with the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle, please allow them to take you on a musical journey as you learn new line dances. So come let the rhythm move you, because a body in Motion, stays in Motion!

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

March 26, 2026
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from January 8, 2026, until April 2, 2026
  • Hyde Park Community Center
    1179 River St
    Hyde Park, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-26T18:30:00 - 2026-06-20T19:30:00
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