Parks and Recreation Commission
The Boston Park Commission was established in 1875 by legislative act to oversee the creation of the City's park system, beginning with the Emerald Necklace.
Upcoming Hearing
Join the Parks Commission virtual public hearing on Monday, June 27, 2024, to discuss White Stadium:
Join the June 27 online meeting
The Boston Parks Commission is responsible for oversight of land acquisition, enforcement of design regulations, naming of parks, memorial plaques and making of rules.
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Commission Info
Department: Parks and Recreation
Authority: City of Boston
Term: Four (4) years
Stipend: No
Total Seats: 7
Upcoming Hearings
Upcoming HearingsAbout the commission
The authority of the Parks Commission is set forth in Chapter 185 of the Acts of 1875, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 45, and Municipal Code Section 7.4.
Further, the commission reviews construction or alteration of all buildings and structures within 100 feet of a public park or parkway. You can find more information about applying for this review online.
Current members
| Member | Appointed | Expires | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Queeley | 1/25/2021 | 1/25/2025 | Active |
| William Epperson | 1/25/2021 | 1/25/2025 | Active |
| Ryan Woods | 7/22/2019 | Active | |
| Elisa Birdseye | 2/4/2020 | 1/2/2024 | Active |
| Eugene Bolinger | 9/22/2023 | 9/22/2025 | Active |
| Icey Washington | 5/6/2024 | 5/6/2028 | Active |
| Jessicah Pierre | 5/6/2024 | 5/6/2028 | Active |
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Commission Info
Department: Parks and Recreation
Authority: City of Boston
Term: Four (4) years
Stipend: No
Total Seats: 7
