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Jul 7

Franklin Park Action Plan virtual workshop set for July 14

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite park users and local...

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Jul 7

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 4 - Texture

Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone...

Jul 1

July drive-in movie series announced

Free, family-friendly drive-in movie showings will take place on select Wednesdays in July

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Jun 30

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 3 - Color

Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone...

Jun 30

Parks Department unveils improvements to Roxbury tot lots

With the June 15 reopening of Boston playgrounds, Roxbury residents now have three recently...

Jun 23

Pics in the Parks challenge now online

Are you looking for a fun activity that invites you to explore the great outdoors this summer?

Jun 23

How to make a flower box at home

The Boston Parks and Recreation Horticulture Division is here to help you make your very own flower...

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Jun 23

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 2 - Framing

Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone...

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Jun 16

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 1 - Angles

Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone...

Jun 2

Mayor’s Garden Contest submissions open, deadline is July 10

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the 24th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest will take place this...

May 29

Let’s build a fairy house!

Ever wonder where fairies like Tinkerbell or Cinderella's Fairy godmother live? Fairy houses of...

May 29

City of Boston releases activity book for kids

Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Check out the...

May 28

Parks BINGO Is here!

Are you up for a challenge? Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical...

May 28

Franklin park master plan: survey results

Thank you to those who participated in and spread the word about our community survey!

May 28

Boston Parks graduates class of eight new rangers

The Boston Park Rangers welcomed a new class of seasonal Rangers with a ceremony held at Franklin...

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May 28

Boston Parks scores ninth place in Trust for Public Land rankings

Boston has landed near the top of the 2020 ParkScore list compiled by The Trust for Public Land...

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May 19

Parks Parcel Priority Plan survey now underway

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging park users and open space advocates to...

May 14

College Students reimagine a new future for South Boston’s Moakley Park

Umass Amherst students in the Department of Landscape Architecture and Regional Planning spent their...

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May 7

Franklin Park and George Wright golf courses to open Saturday, May 9

On Thursday, May 7, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts issued guidelines to allow for the safe...

May 1

Boston pets and COVID-19

It appears that cats and dogs can become infected, but currently we have no information that...

Apr 29

Mayor's Mural Crew creates coloring pages to enjoy at home

Looking for activities to do while socially distancing? The Mayor's Mural Crew has created a series...

Apr 24

A fun bird nest building activity for kids

Learn about a do-it-yourself activity where kids can build their own bird nest.

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Apr 21

Boston Parks sharing free spring fitness videos

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is sharing videos from some of their fitness instructors.

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Mar 13

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates: Boston Parks and Recreation

The public health situation is rapidly changing. We will update this post as new and relevant...

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Mar 6

Registration open for Parks Department Summer Sports Centers

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that the 2020 White Stadium, East...

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Mar 5

Latest City of Boston news

Franklin Park Action Plan virtual workshop set for July 14

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 4 - Texture

July drive-in movie series announced

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 3 - Color

Parks Department unveils improvements to Roxbury tot lots

Pics in the Parks challenge now online

How to make a flower box at home

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 2 - Framing

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 1 - Angles

Mayor’s Garden Contest submissions open, deadline is July 10

Let’s build a fairy house!

City of Boston releases activity book for kids

Parks BINGO Is here!

Franklin park master plan: survey results

Boston Parks graduates class of eight new rangers

Boston Parks scores ninth place in Trust for Public Land rankings

Parks Parcel Priority Plan survey now underway

College Students reimagine a new future for South Boston’s Moakley Park

Franklin Park and George Wright golf courses to open Saturday, May 9

Boston pets and COVID-19

Mayor's Mural Crew creates coloring pages to enjoy at home

A fun bird nest building activity for kids

Boston Parks sharing free spring fitness videos

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates: Boston Parks and Recreation

Registration open for Parks Department Summer Sports Centers

Registration opening soon for Boston Neighborhood Basketball League

Moakley Park Winter Warmer continues engagement with community

Free indoor golf clinics begin March 23

Parks and Recreation Department offers youth umpire training program

Registration now open for adult softball and basketball leagues