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Details on 2022 Parks Summer Recreation Programs released

We have information about events and activities taking place this summer through the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.

Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series

Free fitness classes in neighborhood parks presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, in partnership with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. Classes start in June and run through September. For full details and schedules, please visit our fitness website or call 617-961-3047 or 617-534-2355.

Classes include: Afrobeat Bootcamp, Barre, Cardio Dance, Chair Yoga, Dance Fit, Fusion Fit, HIIT, Line Dancing, POUND Fitness, Pre- and Postnatal Friendly Barre, Strength Training, Tai Chi, Walking Group, Yoga, Zumba, and 305 Dance.


SUMMER SPORTS CENTERS

Our Sports Centers offer free summer camp alternatives to Boston youth. Each location offers instruction in several popular sports from July 5 through August 19.  All Sports Centers are offered free of charge to Boston residents and open to boys and girls ages 7 to 14. Parents may register their children for just one week or the entire summer.

Please note: The Enrichment program will no longer be offered on Mondays. Instead we will offer an educational component during the regular program days.

East Boston Sports Center
Garvey Park Sports Center
Hunt Almont Park Sports Center
South Boston Sports Center
White Stadium Sports Center 

Other sports activities

Boston Citywide Baseball League
Mayor’s Cup Baseball Tournament
  • Moakley Park, South Boston: July 6 - 10 | Ages: 9 - 10
  • Parkway Little League, West Roxbury: July 13 - 17 | Ages: 11 - 12
  • Contact: Charlie Conners at 617-961-3093 or Charles.Conners@boston.gov
Boston Neighborhood Basketball League
Boston Adult Pickleball (18 and up)
Women’s Basketball League (18 and up)
Men’s Basketball League (18 and up)
  • June - August, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, 5 - 10 p.m.
  • Hemenway Park, Dorchester
  • Teams must pre-register by May 10 
  • Contact: Charlie Conners at 617-961-3093 or Charles.Conners@boston.gov
Men’s Modified Softball League (18 and up)
Junior Golf Daily Lessons
  • July 5 - August 11, Tuesdays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. sessions
  • George Wright Golf Course, Hyde Park
  • Ages: 7 - 14
  • Contact: Jennifer Misiaszek at (617) 961-3047 or Jennifer.Misiaszek@boston.gov
Junior Golf Daily Lessons
  • July 5 - August 11, Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 1:30 p.m. sessions
  • Franklin Park, Dorchester
  • Ages: 7 - 14
  • Contact: Jennifer Misiaszek at 617-961-3047 or Jennifer.Misiaszek@boston.gov
Youth Lacrosse Clinics
Willie O’Ree Street Hockey Clinics
Boston Neighborhood Soccer Clinics (BNSC)
Boston Neighborhood Soccer League (BNSL): High School League 
  • July 5 - August 19, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. 
  • Madison Park High School
  • Ages: Boys and Girls in grades 9 - 12
  • The BNSL High School League is a 7-v-7 soccer league for players in grades 9 - 12  Teams will play two games a week plus playoffs   
  • Contact: Woodley Auguste at 617-961-3084 or Woodley.Auguste@boston.gov
Mayor’s Cup Softball Tournament
Mayor’s Cup Tennis Tournament 
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