Parks Sports and Activities
We offer free athletic programs for all ages in neighborhood parks across the City.
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Mayor's Cup Softball Tournament
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Programs
2026 Mayor's Cup Flag Football
Join our second annual Mayor’s Cup Flag Football Tournament, where youth coed teams (boys ages 8U, 10U, 12U, and 15U) and high school girls compete for the Mayor’s Cup.
Forever Young Spring Program
The program will take place once a week on Wednesdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. from April 1 through June 25 at City parks.
2026 Boston Neighborhood Basketball League
Join the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League this spring and compete for Boston's best.
Summer Tennis and Reading Program
Join Tenacity's free Summer Tennis and Reading program where youths can build tennis skills, stay fit, and grow as readers.
Summer Sports Centers
Join our Summer Sports Centers for ages 7 to 14, running from July 6 to August 21
Summer Sports Clinic Series
Join our free weekly sports clinic series this summer for ages 8 to 13, running from July 6 to August 14!
Mayor's Cup Lacrosse Tournament
Join us, from May 15 to May 17, for the first annual Mayor's Cup Lacrosse tournament where youth teams will compete to be Boston's best
About our programs
Choose from a wide variety of healthy activities, including:
- golf lessons
- tennis with our partner, Tenacity
- the All Girls Sports Festival
- Sox Talks with Boston Red Sox players and coaches
- a visit to the Fenway Park batting cages
- Sports Centers at Moakley Park, East Boston Stadium, and White Stadium in Franklin Park, and
- Mayor’s Cup golf, baseball, cross country, soccer, softball, and hockey tournaments.
We also work with Boston Centers for Youth & Families on programs at local community centers. We'll continue to update this page with announcements, calendar listings, applications, and the latest on what we have to offer!
Instructional Golf Videos
Golf 101: Balance
Kevin Frawley, Golf Pro for the Devine Golf Course in Franklin Park, introduces the concept of balance in golf.
Golf 101: Chipping
Kevin Frawley, Golf Pro for the Devine Golf Course in Franklin Park, introduces the concept of chipping in golf.
Golf 101: Grip
Scott Allen, Golf Pro for the George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park, introduces the concept of grip in golf.
Golf 101: Putt
Scott Allen, Golf Pro for the George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park, introduces the concept of putting in golf.
Who's Involved:
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