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Heat Emergency in Boston
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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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Boston, Brookline kick off final phase of Muddy River Flood Risk Management project

The City of Boston and the Town of Brookline recently announced that work on Phase 2 of the Muddy River Flood Risk Management project began this month.

Dorchester Field dedicated to Keith Love

Sports field at Roberts Playground has been renamed for the beloved TechBoston educator.

Mayor's Garden Contest winners announced

Mayor Martin J. Walsh today announced the winners of the 24 th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue and prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers.

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 11 - Motion

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 11 - Motion

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

Boston Public Garden lagoon update

On Wednesday, August 19, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department began draining the Boston Public Garden Lagoon because the water has become unsafe for wildlife who inhabit the pond, particularly...

O'Brien rink dedication

John 'Jackie' O’Brien street hockey court dedicated in South Boston

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department joined the local sports community on August 15 to dedicate the recently renovated street hockey rink at Moakley Park in South Boston in honor of John “Jackie...

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 10 - Filters

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

Drive in movie night - Cover Photo

Boston Parks pivots to drive-in movies amid pandemic

We want to say thank you to everyone who came out and joined us for our first ever Drive-in Movie Series!

Pics in the Parks Challenge 9 - Repetition

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 9 - Repetition

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

Socially-distant seating installed around the Parkman Bandstand

The Parks Department is getting creative to maintain social distance.

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 8 - Light and shadows

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

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Parks Department summer sports centers extended to August 28

T he Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce that with the gradual return of activities to City parks, the 2020 White Stadium, East Boston, and South Boston sports centers are...

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 7 - Reflection

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

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 6 - Focus

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

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Olmsted Park: Before and after

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department recently completed a landscape rehabilitation project around Ward's Pond in Olmsted Park, part of Boston’s historic Emerald Necklace.

Pics in the Parks Challenge 5 - Background

Pics in the Parks: Challenge 5 - Background

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

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Franklin Park Action Plan virtual workshop set for July 14

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite park users and local residents to attend the second community workshop for the Franklin Park Action Plan being held online...

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 4 - Texture

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

July drive-in movie series announced

Free, family-friendly drive-in movie showings will take place on select Wednesdays in July

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 3 - Color

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

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Pics in the Parks challenge now online

Are you looking for a fun activity that invites you to explore the great outdoors this summer?

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How to make a flower box at home

The Boston Parks and Recreation Horticulture Division is here to help you make your very own flower box!

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 2 - Framing

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

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Pics in the Parks: Challenge 1 - Angles

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

Mayor’s Garden Contest submissions open, deadline is July 10

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the 24 th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest will take place this year, keeping within current social distancing guidelines.

Let’s build a fairy house!

Ever wonder where fairies like Tinkerbell or Cinderella's Fairy godmother live? Fairy houses of course!

City of Boston releases activity book for kids

City of Boston releases activity book for kids

Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Check out the Boston Activity Book!

Parks BINGO Is here!

Are you up for a challenge? Looking for fun activities to do while practicing social and physical distancing? Then Parks BINGO is for you!

Franklin park master plan: survey results

Thank you to those who participated in and spread the word about our community survey!

New Park Rangers Group Photo

Boston Parks graduates class of eight new rangers

The Boston Park Rangers welcomed a new class of seasonal Rangers with a ceremony held at Franklin Park on May 15 adhering to proper social distancing guidelines.
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