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Oct 31

Robert Burns statue returned to the Back Bay Fens

After more than four decades, Boston’s statue of Scottish poet Robert Burns was restored and moved from Winthrop Square back to its original location in the Back Bay Fens.

Oct 26

East Boston Greenway dedicated to local leader

Mayor Walsh and the Boston Parks Department celebrated the renaming of the Greenway in honor of the late community activist Mary Ellen Welch.

Oct 25

Harambee Park receives $400,000 grant for new field, increased accessibility

The funds for the Dorchester and Mattapan park will be used for a new football field and improved accessibility.

Oct 24

Dia De Muertos celebration coming to Copley Square

The City of Boston is teaming up with Boston’s Consulate General of Mexico to present a two-day Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration on November 1 and 2 in Copley Square from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m...

Oct 19

Pumpkin Float 2019 recap

The Parks Department had a ball hosting the 2019 Pumpkin Float at the Boston Common Frog Pond this year. Check out some of the event highlights below!

Oct 1

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Ground breaks on Garvey Playground improvements

$5 million project budget will renovate sports, play and seating areas, lighting, walkability, and accessibility

Sep 25

Registration now open for Mayor’s Cup Soccer Jamboree

Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department have announced that registration is now open for the 2019 Mayor’s Cup Soccer Jamboree.

Sep 24

Mayor’s Fall Pumpkin Float taking place on October 18

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced the return of the annual Fall Pumpkin Float at the Boston Common Frog Pond on Friday, October 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Aug 30

'Boston Blooms with Daffodils' returns in October

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 20,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide. The effort is part of the "Boston...

Aug 16

MAYOR WALSH DEDICATES GENERAL CASEY AMPHITHEATER IN ALLSTON AUGUST 28

Mayor Martin J. Walsh, Boston Parks and Recreation Commissioner Ryan Woods, and Boston Planning & Development Agency Director Brian Golden will join the Casey family at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28...

Aug 16

PARKARTS WATERCOLOR WORKSHOPS RETURN IN SEPTEMBER

Budding artists ages nine and up are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular fall series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops during the month of September at...

Aug 7

Public input sought on the Boston Common Master Plan

We're collecting public input about the future of the Boston Common through an expansive public engagement process.

Aug 1

Boston Children's Festival returns August 20

Children and families from throughout Boston have the opportunity to participate in a variety of free activities.

Jul 30

ParkARTS hosts neighborhood concerts through August 5

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s 2019 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series continues through August 5.

Jul 30

Artists in Residence Children’s Workshops continue through August 16

Kids ages three to 10 can enjoy a wide variety of arts and crafts activities at the workshops.

Jul 18

Mayor Walsh's Movie Nights return August 5

Residents and visitors can enjoy popular films under the night skies in 11 City of Boston parks.

Jul 2

Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concerts return July 17

The Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series returns from July 17 to August 14 for another great season of outdoor music to entertain music fans of all ages on City Hall Plaza. Acts include a...

Jun 20

City announces RFP for Copley Square winter activities

With an eye toward turning Copley Square into a four-season hub of family-friendly activity, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced that a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Copley...

Jun 20

Free ParkARTS Children’s workshops in July and August

Children get the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with local artists.

Jun 17

Frog Pond Spray Pool reopens June 27

Boston Parks Commissioner Chris Cook and The Skating Club of Boston are pleased to welcome children and guests to kick off the 2019 summer season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on...

Jun 17

Noyes Park reopened following $4.7 million in improvements

The Mayor and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the improvements during a East Boston coffee hour held last Wednesday

Jun 7

Mayor’s Garden Contest deadline July 10

Mayor Martin J. Walsh has announced that Boston’s green thumbs have until Wednesday, July 10, to register for the 2019 Mayor’s Garden Contest, presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department...

Jun 7

ParkARTS outdoor neighborhood concerts begin July 10

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department presents the 2019 ParkARTS Citywide Neighborhood Concert Series made possible by presenting sponsor Bank of America with additional support from Berklee...

Jun 5

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Paul Revere Mall in the North End reopened

Mayor Walsh and the Parks Department unveiled nearly $3 million in improvements.

Jun 3

Free summer fitness series underway

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) launched the 2019 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield with a kick-off event...

May 13

Parks Department announces 2019 Fenway Challenge Series

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the Boston Red Sox, and Highland Street Foundation team up once again to present the Fenway Challenge featuring the Red Sox Showcase in local parks on three...

May 3

Return of the Swans takes place May 10

Boston Parks Commissioner Chris Cook welcomes Boston’s most popular waterfowl back during the 31 st Annual Return of the Swans event on Friday, May 10. The celebration in the Public Garden begins with...

May 3

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Boston Bubble Festival coming to Boston Common May 11

The air will be filled with fun as Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department bring the Boston Bubble Festival back to Boston Common on Saturday, May 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p...

Apr 24

Boston launches new recycling pilot program

A new pilot program to increase recycling participation supports Boston's move towards Zero Waste

Apr 5

Franklin Park master plan announced by Mayor Walsh

The Boston Parks and Recreation department will launch a new master plan for Franklin Park, Boston's largest park.

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