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Mayor Kim Janey is pleased to announce that the popular Boston Swan Boats will open for the 2021 season at the Boston Public Garden lagoon on Saturday, May 8, at 10 a.m.

Mayor Kim Janey has announced that the City of Boston’s two municipal golf courses are open for the 2021 season.

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration is now open for summer Sports Centers at White Stadium in Franklin Park, Almont Park in Mattapan, East Boston...

Join Boston Harbor Now and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for monthly Moakley Park Cleanups the last Saturday of each month.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued a fish advisory for the Lower Mystic River area in Boston, Chelsea, Everett, Revere, and Somerville to provide guidance on fish...

Licensing data from 2020 revealed the most popular dog names in Boston.

We're marking Women’s History Month by lifting up the stories behind the names of some of your favorite neighborhood parks. Honor their legacy by visiting these public spaces with renewed...

The Allston park gets its proper due after a correction of a decades-old clerical error.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2021 Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation during the April public...

Recently, the Boston Parks Department welcomed five Boston Park Rangers to full-time positions with the City of Boston.

Guided by interdepartmental collaboration and community engagement, the plan’s goal is to develop strategies to grow and protect Boston’s trees.

Did you know that there are living fossils in the Boston Public Garden and Arnold Arboretum?

We invite you to visit this newly renovated park in South Boston!

We invite you to visit this newly renovated park in the North End!

Mayor Walsh and the Parks Department recently unveiled Garvey Playground improvements.

Langone Park and Puopolo Playground were designed with climate resilient features embedded.

We're marking Black History Month by highlighting stories behind some of Boston's neighborhood spaces. Honor their legacies by visiting these public spaces with renewed understanding of their...

We're honoring Black History Month this year by giving a spotlight to some of the stories behind Boston's neighborhood spaces and the people who not only impacted our wonderful home, but also are...

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods announced the latest in a series of park openings with the completion of improvements to Thetford Evans Playground located...

Step into 2022 with us! Get outside. Build healthy habits. Safely enjoy time with family and friends. Kick off the New Year right... right here in the City!

Get outside, build healthy habits, and enjoy quality time with family and friends as we kick off the New Year right here in Boston!

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods announced the Boston Parks and Recreation Department has completed improvements to Orton Field located at 200 D Street in South Boston.

Join us as we count down Boston Parks and Recreation's “Top 10 Moments” of 2020.

Holiday landmarks throughout the City will still shine bright this holiday season.

The Ronan Park cavity is a 19th century well, say City Archaeologist and Parks Commissioner.

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The annual celebration will happen virtually on WCVB Channel 5.

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods announced this week the unveiling of recent improvements in Dorchester Park located at 2180 Dorchester Avenue.

The Boston Parks Department is working with design firm Sasaki on the revitalization of Copley Square.

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