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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.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the 2026 Boston Youth Flag Football League (BYFFL), a free co-ed sports program that runs from January 3 to February 7 in the Carter...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is excited to announce the return of the Forever Young Program, now moving inside the Carter Playground Bubble for the winter to keep older adults active...
The Urban Forestry Division works with partners to bring tree planters to Chinatown.
In celebration of the participating artists and creatives, winning designs will be exhibited at Boston City Hall 3rd floor Mezzanine
Youth hockey teams from across Boston will hit the ice to compete for the title of “Boston’s Best” at the 2025 Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Tournament starting on December 5.
Mark your calendars and prepare to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the holiday season with their schedule of annual lighting celebrations in City of Boston parks.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that Dorchester’s Ceylon Park has been awarded $1 million from the latest round of federally funded Land and Water Conservation Fund...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced Weston & Sampson as the technical lead and Stoss Landscape Urbanism as the design lead for the next phase of...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2025 Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of...
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the fourth annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground at the corner of Beacon and Charles...
Mayor's Cup Soccer Tournament and Festival, returning to Moakley Park in South Boston on Friday, November 7 through Sunday, November 9, 2025
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with USATF New England, invites runners of all ages to take part in the 35th annual Mayor’s Cup Cross Country Tournament at Franklin Park...
Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide through the “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” beautification initiative started in...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse, elected officials, and residents to cut the ribbon on improvements to Codman Square Park in Dorchester.
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the receipt of grant funding to conserve historic gravestones at Dorchester North Burying Ground in Dorchester.
