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Mayor Michelle Wu joined Boston Parks Commissioner Diana Fernandez Bibeau, Redefining Our Communities (ROC), elected officials, and the Dorchester community to cut the ribbon on the newly improved and...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with USATF New England and with the sponsorship support from the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.), invites runners of all ages to take...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the 2026 Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament and Festival, expanding this year to two locations at Boston Scores Soccer...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department joined the West of Washington Coalition (WoW), local elected officials and Dorchester community members on Saturday, September 19 for a...
BOSTON – Thursday, September 24, 2026 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways...
Wednesday, September 16, 2026 — The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) today announced the 2026 Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross...
As the City of Boston continues to commemorate the city’s foundational role in the American Revolution and its ongoing legacy of activism, innovation, and community leadership through Boston 250...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the return of Roundhead Brewing’s Beer Gardens, the third annual season of Boston’s first traveling beer garden series.
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's Summer Guide, a complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit the Parks Department...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced that registration is open for the second annual Mayor’s Cup Flag Football Tournament, offering young athletes across...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting team registrations for the 2026 season of the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL), the oldest neighborhood basketball league in the...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2026 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce registration is now available for the 2026 Summer Sports Clinic, kicking off this July.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the first annual Mayor’s Cup Lacrosse tournament will take place on May 15 and 16, offering young athletes across the...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce that registration is now available for our free Summer Tennis and Reading Program (STRP) in partnership with Tenacity. The program...
Assessment shows Boston’s tree coverage grew significantly between 2019-2024.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is thrilled to announce the second annual Duck Boat Challenge, set to take place on Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 a.m. on the Boston Common.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the first-ever Mayor's Cup Middle School Basketball Tournament in partnership with Beantown Slam and Match...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Forever Young Program this coming spring.
Boston’s tree canopy showed net increases from 2019 to 2024. Investments in trees on City property contributed significantly to canopy gain over the assessment period.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2026 . Plus, check out Boston's top...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host this year’s Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April Boston...
Children, parents, and caregivers are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for February school vacation week.
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to host 2026 Winter Festival at Franklin Park, a free, family-friendly celebration taking place February 19–21, in partnership with the...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce registration will open on February 6 at 12:00 p.m. for the 2026 Summer Sports Centers at East Boston Memorial Stadium in East Boston...
Open gym will take place from 12:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. on Mondays starting on January 5 and running through February 23.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2026 Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
Free co-ed Ultimate disc clinics take place on Sundays from January 4 through January 25 for youth in grades 3–12, offering players of all experience levels the chance to learn the fundamentals of...
This free clinic takes place on Sundays from January 11 to February 8 and is designed to help athletes ages 9-17 maintain their skills during the offseason and get “a leg up” on the competition before...
Community-inspired design for the Dorchester and South Boston Park recognized with world-renowned sustainable architecture award.
