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Ever wonder where fairies like Tinkerbell or Cinderella's Fairy godmother live? Fairy houses of course!
Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Check out the Boston Activity Book!
Are you up for a challenge? Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Then Parks BINGO is for you!
Thank you to those who participated in and spread the word about our community survey!
The Boston Park Rangers welcomed a new class of seasonal Rangers with a ceremony held at Franklin Park on May 15 adhering to proper social distancing guidelines.
Boston has landed near the top of the 2020 ParkScore list compiled by The Trust for Public Land ranking how much access citizens have to parks and park amenities.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging park users and open space advocates to take part in the City of Boston’s new Parcel Priority Plan (PPP) using an online survey.
Umass Amherst students in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning spent their spring semester reimagining the future of Moakley Park!
On Thursday, May 7, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued guidelines to allow for the safe reopening of private and municipal golf courses.
It appears that cats and dogs can become infected, but currently we have no information that suggests the virus can go from pets to people.
Looking for activities to do while socially distancing? The Mayor's Mural Crew has created a series of coloring pages for you to enjoy from the safety of your home!
Learn about a do-it-yourself activity where kids can build their own bird nest.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is sharing videos from some of their fitness instructors.
T he Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the 2020 White Stadium, East Boston, and South Boston Sports Centers are now open online for registration.
Registration will open soon for the annual season of Boston’s favorite summer basketball league, the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League (BNBL).
Boston's Parks and Recreation, Stoss Landscape Urbanism, Boston Harbor Now, and South Boston Neighborhood House teamed up to host the Moakley Park Winter Warmer to continue engaging the community and...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is offering free indoor golf clinics at local community centers for both beginners and experienced players who want to brush up on their skills before they...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department invites teens ages 15 to 18 to take part in its Umpire Training Program beginning May 5.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for men's and women's basketball leagues as well as a men's softball league.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the White Stadium, East Boston, and South Boston Sports Centers are now open online for registration.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has been awarded a $750,000 Neighborhood Improvement Fund (NIF) grant to enhance funding for improvements at McKinney Playground.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the annual Children’s Winter Festival on Boston Common in partnership with the Highland Street Foundation during school...
Josh Altidor shared his personal journey from Haiti to become the first Haitian and first African-American to be named Maintenance Director of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department during his...
First community workshop for Franklin Park, set for Tuesday, January 28, 2020
The Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), signed today, strengthens the 50-year partnership between the Parks Department and the Friends at the strategic and operational level, committing to a shared...
On November 18, Boston Harbor Now presented Martin’s Park with an Onboard Award, an annual award recognizing innovative and socially responsible partners in waterfront development in the Boston region...
Franklin Park, owned and maintained by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, was recognized with an award this fall by the Boston Preservation Alliance.
Boston’s top youth hockey teams are now meeting for the 2022 Mayor’s Cup Hockey Tournament, beginning with preliminary rounds starting December 17. The tournament runs through December 31.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Cemeteries Division is participating in Wreaths Across America for the seventh straight year.
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods, residents, and park advocates unveil renovations around Jamaica Pond.
