Parks and Recreation
We create and maintain clean, green, safe, and accessible open space in more than 2,300 acres of park land throughout Boston.
Our department is responsible for 217 City parks, playgrounds and athletic fields, two golf courses, 65 squares, 17 fountains, 75 game courts, 16 historic and three active cemeteries, urban wilds, four High School Athletic Fields, and approximately 125,000 trees, all covering 2,346 acres, 1,000 of which comprise the historic Emerald Necklace. We are also responsible for more than 35,000 street trees.
Spotlight
Neighborhood Concert Series
Grab a picnic and some friends and join us for outdoor concerts in the park this summer!
Mayor's Garden Contest
The annual event is a citywide celebration of urban gardening.
Tito Puente Latin Music Series Concerts
The six-concert Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to Boston parks on in July and August.
2024 Summer Guide
Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages.
Alianza Beer Garden
Roundhead Brewing Company and Fresh Food Generation partnered together to bring Alianza, a first of its kind traveling beer garden with the City of Boston.
Golf Course Concert Series
Enjoy live music on summer nights at one of the City's golf courses.
Places to visit
Places to visitEmerald Necklace
The 1,100-acre chain of nine parks is linked by parkways and waterways.
Cemeteries / Historic Burying Grounds
We manage three active cemeteries and 16 burying grounds in Boston.
Urban Wilds
The Urban Wilds form an essential part of the City's open space system.
BOS:311 service requests
Service requestsTrees in the City
Trees in the CityThe urban forest is an important part of the City’s landscape.
You can have a street tree planted on the sidewalk in front of your home or business.
If you want to remove a healthy tree, we need to hold a public hearing.