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Oct 2

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Mayor’s Fall Pumpkin Float taking place October 19

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the annual Fall Pumpkin Float will be held at the Boston Common Frog Pond on Friday, October 19, from 5 - 8 p.m. Hundreds of illuminated jack-o’-lanterns will...

Sep 30

Connecting people and gaining input through DISCOVER Moakley!

DISCOVER Moakley! was a daylong event dedicated to bringing fun and energy to Moakley Park in a way that it isn’t used to.

Sep 27

Registration now open for Mayor’s Cup soccer tournament

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department have announced that registration is now open for the 2018 Mayor’s Cup Soccer Jamboree.

Aug 30

Boston Blooms with Daffodils returns in October

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” beautification initiative will distribute 20,000 daffodil bulbs this fall to volunteers for planting on public ways citywide...

Aug 27

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Renovated Ramsay Park in South End reopens

The $2.4 million dollar renovation is part of the Mayor's Imagine Boston 2030 Capital Plan.

Aug 17

ParkARTS watercolor workshops return in September

Budding artists ages nine and up are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular fall series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops during the month of September at...

Aug 9

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2018 Garden Contest winners announced

The Mayor’s 2018 Garden Contest is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with a grand prize provided by JetBlue.

Aug 3

Boston children’s festival comes to Franklin Park August 21

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department are proud to present the 2018 ParkARTS Boston Children’s Festival on Tuesday, August 21, at Franklin Park in Dorchester from 10 a.m...

Aug 3

Charlie Thomas’ Drifters at City Hall Plaza August 15

Timeless R&B classics return to City Hall Plaza with Charlie Thomas’s Drifters at the Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series on August 15 at 7 p.m.

Jul 13

Construction update for Martin's Park

We're creating a new accessible playground and passive areas next to the Children's Museum.

Jun 28

ParkARTS Children’s Workshops return in July and August

Children ages three to ten can enjoy painting, mask and jewelry making, treasure creations, and more.

Jun 22

Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concerts return July 25

These performances bring four summer nights of great entertainment to City Hall Plaza.

Jun 18

ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood concerts begin July 21

The ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood summer concerts are presented free of charge in local City of Boston parks

Jun 8

Frog Pond spray pool reopens Friday, June 29

The day will include a fun and exciting celebration at 11 a.m., followed by the opening of the spray pool.

Jun 1

Boston kicks off free summer fitness series

A full month of additional classes has been added to the three-month offerings of previous years.

May 10

New grant to help implement local green stormwater infrastructure project

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department was recently selected by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and Southwest Airlines to receive a $10,000 Community Outreach and Education...

Apr 11

Parks Department awarded TD Green Streets Urban Forestry Grant

Boston was one of 10 cities that received grants of up to $20,000.

Apr 3

19th annual Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series coming to local parks

Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Walsh and staff from City departments.

Mar 30

Fairy House building event at Franklin Park takes place April 19

With winter behind us, it will soon be that time of year when magical creatures reappear in New England’s fields and woods.

Mar 30

City of Boston golf courses will open on April 6

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the City of Boston’s two municipal golf courses will open on April 6 for the 2018 season.

Mar 30

Mayor Walsh to open Swan Boats on April 14

Mayor Martin J. Walsh will host the first ride of the season on the popular Boston Swan Boats as they open at the Public Garden lagoon on Saturday, April 14, at 10 a.m.

Mar 21

Pics in the Parks returns April 8

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite Boston residents to participate in the free Pics in the Parks photography workshops taking place on five Sundays in April...

Mar 21

Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament coming April 17 - 19

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2018 Mayor's Cup Street Hockey Tournament in partnership with the Boston Bruins on April 17, 18, and 19 during the...

Mar 21

Registration now open for All Girls Sports Festival

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families invite girls from throughout the City to spend their April school vacation at the All Girls...

Mar 17

City begins work on Liberty Tree Plaza

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that reconstruction of Liberty Tree Plaza in Chinatown will begin the week of March 26, weather permitting.

Jan 30

Children’s Winter Fest returns to Boston Common February 21

The event will take place during school vacation week on Wednesday, February 21.

Nov 2

City grants $2 million towards Jackson Square Recreational Center

Joins nonprofit Urban Edge to support the building of community center with turf field, ice rink and educational programs for neighborhood

Oct 31

Boston’s Christmas tree arrives November 21

The annual gift of an evergreen Christmas tree from Nova Scotia will arrive by police escort at Boston Common at approximately 11 a.m. on Tuesday, November 21.