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Nov 7

Three children dig a hole with spades in Hobart Park.

Neighborhood Volunteers Plant Trees at Hobart Park

The Urban Forestry Division partnered with the community to bring shade and beauty to Brighton.

Oct 30

Parks Department Announces Annual 2023 Holiday Lightings

Mark your calendars and prepare to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the holiday season with their 2023 schedule of lighting celebrations in City of Boston parks. Please...

Oct 18

Urban Forestry Division Grows Tree Inventory Data With BU Students

Trees in Boston’s parks are being inventoried to assist in implementing strategies of the Urban Forest Plan.

Oct 17

Malcolm X Park Improvements Unveiled

The $9.8 million project includes accessibility, equity, art, and athletics upgrades.

Oct 6

$11 Million Federal Grant To Enhance Boston's Tree Canopy, Bolster Workforce Development…

Today, Mayor Wu joined Senator Ed Markey to celebrate that the City of Boston has received $11.4 million in funding from the U.S. Forest Service’s Urban and Community Forestry Grant.

Sep 28

Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival returns to Boston Common October 20

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the third annual Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets on...

Sep 25

Free Archery Classes for Adults and Teens in Boston

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with the Boston Centers for Youth & Families, is offering free lessons for those looking to learn the sport of archery.

Sep 5

Mayor Wu announces 2023 Mayor’s Garden Contest winners

Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced the winners of the 27 th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue, prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers, and additional...

Aug 20

Dogwood Trees Relocated From Back Bay to East Boston

Thanks to a generous donor and the efforts of open space advocates, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department's Urban Forestry Division recently oversaw the relocation of three dogwood trees that had...

Aug 18

Walnut Park Play Area Reopens

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the reopening of Walnut Park Play Area, located at 345 Walnut Avenue in Roxbury, with a ribbon cutting on August 16.

Jul 31

Boston Children's Rec Fest returns August 15

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite city youth to come celebrate the summer at the 2023 ParkARTS Boston Children’s Rec Fest on Tuesday, August 15 at Franklin Park...

Jul 25

Mayor Wu’s Movie Nights Begin August 8

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program presents Mayor Wu’s Movie Nights in 11 City of Boston parks from Tuesday, August 8, through Friday, September 1.

Jul 25

Mayor Wu Hosts Ryan Playground Reopening

Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods joined the Columbia Savin Hill Civic Association (CSHCA), Dot Art, and local residents of all ages to unveil $1.4 million in improvements to...

Jul 18

City releases 2023-2029 Open Space and Recreation Plan

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced the official release of the 2023-2029 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The plan provides an analysis of the existing open space network...

Jul 10

A worker is shown to be injecting an ash tree with treatment against EAB.

Ash Trees Treated to Protect Against Emerald Ash Borer

The Urban Forestry Division has treated 1,165 ash trees to protect against the invasive insect this June.

Jul 5

ParkARTS Neighborhood Concerts return July 10

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s 2023 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series offers top-notch musical entertainment in local parks from July 10 through August 9.

Jul 5

Parks Department summer golf course concert series returns July 12

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s live music offerings continue in 2023, with a series of Wednesday evening summer concerts on the patios at the City of Boston’s two golf course clubhouses.

Jun 12

Millennium Park Playground Reopened in West Roxbury

Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods joined members of the Hennessey family, youth athletes, and the local community on June 10 to unveil improvements to the Alice Hennessey...

Jun 9

Boston 10th in 2023 ParkScore Rankings

The City is up two spots from last year's ranking.

May 12

Mayor Wu Reopens Doherty-Gibson Playground in Dorchester

Mayor Michelle Wu joined Dorchester residents on May 12 for a Neighborhood Coffee Hour and the official reopening of Doherty-Gibson Playground at 1545 Dorchester Avenue.

May 2

Outdoor Performance Venue and Beer Garden on Boston Common to Open May 4

The transformed community space on the country’s first public park is designed to reimagine open space activation and downtown revitalization.

Apr 28

Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Programs Now Online

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. Visit the Parks website to learn more.

Apr 28

Boston Celebrates Arbor Day With Events Across the City

The Urban Forestry Division was aided by community groups in the planting of 26 trees across the city.

Apr 21

Parks Department Senior Planner Aldo Ghirin Retires After 33 Years of Service to Boston

Congratulations to longtime Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) staff member Aldo Ghirin who retired on March 3 after 33 years with the City of Boston.

Apr 14

2023 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series Announced

Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2023 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’ in parks citywide from May 2 to June 22. Visit boston...

Apr 14

City’s Open Space Plan Comment Period Now Open

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPRD) has announced the opening of the comment period for the public to provide feedback on the 2023-2029 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP). The plan...

Apr 7

Charlestown High School Track and Field Replacement Announced

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that the replacement of the turf carpet and track resurfacing at the football field and multipurpose field at Charlestown High School will...

Mar 6

Boston Parks Department lauded for Langone Park and Puopolo Playground improvements

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department was recently recognized by Boston Harbor Now at their annual Onboard Awards event for the redesign and development of Langone Park and Puopolo Playground on...

Feb 21

Parks Department and Jaylen Brown Team Up with Red Bull to Transform Dorchester Basketball Court

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Celtics athlete Jaylen Brown are excited to announce the winner of Red Bull’s “Get In The Paint” contest for a basketball court renovation design...

Feb 3

Dog Licensing Reminder (and Boston’s Most Popular Dog Names!)

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division reminds city dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31. All dogs in Boston require a new...

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