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Mayor Wu announced a heat emergency in the City of Boston through Wednesday, July 17. Cooling centers will be open at 14 BCYF community centers Monday through Wednesday, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Recounting the history of the Dawn Redwood, a living fossil in Boston parks

Did you know that there are living fossils in the Boston Public Garden and Arnold Arboretum?

Now open: Langone Park and Puopolo Playground in the North End

We invite you to visit this newly renovated park in the North End!

Flaherty Park playground reopens in South Boston

We invite you to visit this newly renovated park in South Boston!

Garvey Playground improvements announced

Mayor Walsh and the Parks Department recently unveiled Garvey Playground improvements.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES COMPLETED IMPROVEMENTS TO PARKS IN NORTH END, DORCHESTER AND SOUTH BOSTON

Improvements completed to parks in North End, Dorchester, and South Boston

Langone Park and Puopolo Playground were designed with climate resilient features embedded.

MAYOR WALSH ANNOUNCES BOSTON ART COMMISSION VOTES TO APPROVE FINAL DESIGN OF “THE EMBRACE,” A MEMORIAL HONORING MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. AND CORETTA SCOTT KING

Boston Parks Celebrates Black History Month

We're marking Black History Month by highlighting stories behind some of Boston's neighborhood spaces. Honor their legacies by visiting these public spaces with renewed understanding of their...

New play structures at Thetford Evans Playground provide a variety of activities for children in Mattapan.

Thetford Evans playground reopened in Mattapan

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods announced the latest in a series of park openings with the completion of improvements to Thetford Evans Playground located...

Commonwealth Avenue Mall Lights

Five ideas for first day walks and urban hikes in Boston

Step into 2022 with us! Get outside. Build healthy habits. Safely enjoy time with family and friends. Kick off the New Year right... right here in the City!

Orton Field in South Boston

Orton Field reopened in South Boston

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods announced the Boston Parks and Recreation Department has completed improvements to Orton Field located at 200 D Street in South Boston.

Top 10 Boston Parks moments of 2020

Join us as we count down Boston Parks and Recreation's “Top 10 Moments” of 2020.

Holiday Lights

Boston still shines bright this Holiday season

Holiday landmarks throughout the City will still shine bright this holiday season.

City archaeologists taped an iPhone and five LED flashlights to a paint roller attached to a rope, and lowered the rig into the hole to record video.

City officials provide update on potential sinkhole in Dorchester park

The Ronan Park cavity is a 19th century well, say City Archaeologist and Parks Commissioner.

Help us make a better Parks and Recreation website

Share your thoughts on our website and help us provide you the best service possible!

Boston Common tree

Boston Common tree arrives; Mayor will virtually light tree on December 3

The annual celebration will happen virtually on WCVB Channel 5.

City of Boston celebrates reopening of Dorchester Park

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods announced this week the unveiling of recent improvements in Dorchester Park located at 2180 Dorchester Avenue.

Copley Square

Coming soon: A revitalized Copley Square

The Boston Parks Department is working with design firm Sasaki on the revitalization of Copley Square.

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Two Hyde Park playgrounds reopened after $1 million investment

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods announced this week the unveiling of recent improvements at two playgrounds in Hyde Park, Amatucci Playground at 1460 Hyde Park Avenue...

Most Creative Pumpkin

Winners of Pumpkin Carving Contest announced!

The Boston Parks Department is excited to announce the winners of our 2020 Pumpkin Carving Contest.

Five fun things that happened at our fall Drive-in Movie Series

We want to thank everyone who came out to our fall Drive-in Movie Series!

City of Boston celebrates DÍa de Muertos with 'Paseo de la Luna Azul'

We're inviting the public to participate in Boston's third annual Day of the Dead altar.

Abigail Keech gravestone

City seeks assistance placing historic gravestones

Information found on the stones and in historical sources provide clues, but no definitive answers.

2021 Mayor's Pumpkin Carving Contest

Share photos of your jack-o'-lanterns with the Boston Parks Department and we will share our favorites on social media. Enter the contest for your chance to win a prize courtesy of the farm families...

Boston Parks jack-o'-lantern templates available

Carve your pumpkin using a Boston Parks jack-o'-lantern pattern!

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City of Boston Tree Canopy Assessment released

The report shows Boston's tree canopy remained stable from 2014 to 2019. Investments in trees on City property balanced the canopy loss on private property.

Tillman splash pad in Roxbury

Parks Department unveils improvements to multiple playgrounds

The Parks Department invites you to explore four newly renovated playgrounds in Roxbury and Dorchester.

Phase II of mounted training begins for six Park Rangers

Expect to see more Mounted Park Rangers patrolling Boston's Parks in the near future.

Trees in the City of Boston

City of Boston seeks partner to design first urban forest plan

The 20-year plan will be designed to set citywide goals for canopy protection, be responsive to climate change, and enhance the quality of life for all Bostonians

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City appoints new Animal Care and Control director and veterinarian

Boston Parks Commissioner Ryan Woods recently announced that Alexis Trzcinski of Dorchester has been promoted to Director of the Animal Care and Control division of the Boston Parks and Recreation...

Pics in the Parks snaps parks into focus

The 2020 Pics in the Parks program encouraged residents and visitors to explore Boston’s Parks in a socially distant manner while improving their photography skills.

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 12 - Leading lines

Our weekly photography clinic, perfect for social distancing, has weekly challenges to help you hone and improve your photography skills.
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