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For her insights on Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, we recently spoke with local parks advocate Marie Fukuda who has long been active in the Fenway community.

Mayor Kim Janey and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods announced this week the completion of a successful bidding process for planned improvements to Edwards Playground located at 10 Eden Street in...

Spring has sprung in Boston’s parks, and we are taking the opportunity to salute the efforts of our Horticulture staff.

The first step in our Urban Forest Plan is to count all the City of Boston street trees. We’re more than halfway done with the process, and wanted to share what we’ve found so far!

The competition recognizes the gardening skills of Boston residents.

Celebrating Haitian Heritage Month with Josh Altidor, Director of Parks Maintenance and proud Haitian American.

Mayor Janey took a ride with her family to celebrate the 144th anniversary of the Boston Swan Boats.

Practice your landscape painting skills at this free and fun watercolor painting workshop series, hosted by the Mayor’s Mural Crew. The workshops takes place on Fridays throughout the month of May at...

We’re celebrating Arbor Day 2021 with the City of Boston Tree Warden, Max Ford-Diamond.

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...

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!

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.

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