About Our Work at Parks and Recreation
Creating and maintaining clean, green, safe and accessible open space in the City of 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.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Parks and Recreation
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
3rd FloorBoston, MA 02118
Parks Information
You need our approval for projects within 100 feet of a park.
The official rules and regulations for public parks and other public places
The City of Boston operates two golf courses, George Wright in Hyde Park and William Devine is Franklin Park.
The rangers serve the public in the tradition of "park keepers".
The Boston Park Commission was established in 1875 by legislative act to oversee the creation of the City's park system...
The Parks and Recreation Department oversees active cemeteries and historic burying grounds throughout the city.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our hearings are being held online.
Looking to join your local park friends group? Would you like to start a new partnership?
Resources
Resources
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Still have questions? Contact:
Parks and Recreation
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1010 Massachusetts Avenue
3rd FloorBoston, MA 02118
