MassDCR
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Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
We nurture the connection between people & nature by preserving & enhancing our natural, recreational, and cultural resources - join us!
DCR Park Alerts: bit.ly/DCRAlerts
DCR Website: mass.gov/dcr
We nurture the connection between people & nature by preserving & enhancing our natural, recreational, and cultural resources - join us!
DCR Park Alerts: bit.ly/DCRAlerts
DCR Website: mass.gov/dcr
Join DCR for a host of Black History Month events all February long, starting with an in person discussion series at the Dillaway-Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park! bit.ly/3MdSbrB
January 29, 2026 at 7:28 PM
Join DCR for a host of Black History Month events all February long, starting with an in person discussion series at the Dillaway-Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park! bit.ly/3MdSbrB
We have issued the following advisory update concerning the closure of DCR owned skating rinks : bit.ly/4k19lFs
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January 26, 2026 at 8:56 PM
We have issued the following advisory update concerning the closure of DCR owned skating rinks : bit.ly/4k19lFs
When the weather outside is frightful, be sure to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard for the latest updates about your local state park or parkway, before, during, and after the storm. bit.ly/DCRAlerts
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January 24, 2026 at 1:42 PM
When the weather outside is frightful, be sure to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard for the latest updates about your local state park or parkway, before, during, and after the storm. bit.ly/DCRAlerts
We have issued the following advisory closing recreational facilities and canceling interpretive programs across the state on Sunday and Monday due to the impending winter storm. www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-recr...
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January 23, 2026 at 11:12 PM
We have issued the following advisory closing recreational facilities and canceling interpretive programs across the state on Sunday and Monday due to the impending winter storm. www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-recr...
We have issued the following advisory closing DCR skating rinks on Sunday and Monday due to the impending winter storm. www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-recr...
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January 23, 2026 at 11:10 PM
We have issued the following advisory closing DCR skating rinks on Sunday and Monday due to the impending winter storm. www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-recr...
We have issued the following advisory regarding anticipated parking bans due to the impending winter storm. Please refer to local parking ban announcements. www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-wint...
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January 23, 2026 at 11:08 PM
We have issued the following advisory regarding anticipated parking bans due to the impending winter storm. Please refer to local parking ban announcements. www.mass.gov/doc/dcr-wint...
Winter is a time for storytelling in many Indigenous cultures—so swing by 1 of 9 DCR visitor centers with a First Peoples First Stewards Children’s Library & read with your kids from more than 20 books by Native American authors. bit.ly/4sWkqvx
January 23, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Winter is a time for storytelling in many Indigenous cultures—so swing by 1 of 9 DCR visitor centers with a First Peoples First Stewards Children’s Library & read with your kids from more than 20 books by Native American authors. bit.ly/4sWkqvx
As we see winter storms across MA, please refer to local parking ban announcements for current restrictions. All parking bans on DCR roadways apply to both sides of the road. Cars parked in these areas during an active snow ban may be ticketed and towed.
January 19, 2026 at 12:58 AM
As we see winter storms across MA, please refer to local parking ban announcements for current restrictions. All parking bans on DCR roadways apply to both sides of the road. Cars parked in these areas during an active snow ban may be ticketed and towed.
No matter the weather, be sure to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard to find out what’s going on at your favorite state park or local parkway! bit.ly/DCRAlerts
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January 18, 2026 at 2:23 PM
No matter the weather, be sure to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard to find out what’s going on at your favorite state park or local parkway! bit.ly/DCRAlerts
Whether there’s snow or ice in the forecast, salt brine is a great way to prepare your driveway, sidewalk or front porch that also uses less salt than rock salt and is better for the environment. bit.ly/BrineTime
January 16, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Whether there’s snow or ice in the forecast, salt brine is a great way to prepare your driveway, sidewalk or front porch that also uses less salt than rock salt and is better for the environment. bit.ly/BrineTime
Check out the progress being made on the restoration of Norumbega Tower in Weston this winter and be sure to check back in the spring to see how the project came out!
January 9, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Check out the progress being made on the restoration of Norumbega Tower in Weston this winter and be sure to check back in the spring to see how the project came out!
Ice is never completely safe. Know how thick the ice is and stay away from any cracks or melting ice. If you don’t know, don’t go!
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January 6, 2026 at 4:12 PM
Ice is never completely safe. Know how thick the ice is and stay away from any cracks or melting ice. If you don’t know, don’t go!
bit.ly/4jvZo2H
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First Day Hikes looked a little different this year due to the weather but we'd like to extend a big thanks to everyone who came out to ring in the new year with us on Thursday!
January 2, 2026 at 6:14 PM
First Day Hikes looked a little different this year due to the weather but we'd like to extend a big thanks to everyone who came out to ring in the new year with us on Thursday!
The weather outside may be a little frightful, so don’t forget the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard is so delightful to check before you head out to your favorite state park in the new year! bit.ly/DCRAlerts
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January 1, 2026 at 6:38 PM
The weather outside may be a little frightful, so don’t forget the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard is so delightful to check before you head out to your favorite state park in the new year! bit.ly/DCRAlerts
Due to weather conditions all across the state, many of our First Day Hikes on Thursday, January 1 have been modified and some have been cancelled. However, many locations will still offer hot chocolate and warming fires to ring in the New Year in nature. Check the link for details. bit.ly/DCRFDH
December 31, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Due to weather conditions all across the state, many of our First Day Hikes on Thursday, January 1 have been modified and some have been cancelled. However, many locations will still offer hot chocolate and warming fires to ring in the New Year in nature. Check the link for details. bit.ly/DCRFDH
Celebrate the 35th annual First Day Hikes in Massachusetts with one of 16 hikes all across the state! Find one near you and join us on New Year's Day in 2026! Still plenty of spots available in our western Massachusetts hike! bit.ly/DCRFDH
December 30, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Celebrate the 35th annual First Day Hikes in Massachusetts with one of 16 hikes all across the state! Find one near you and join us on New Year's Day in 2026! Still plenty of spots available in our western Massachusetts hike! bit.ly/DCRFDH
Celebrate the 35th annual First Day Hikes in Massachusetts with one of 16 hikes all across the state! Find one near you and join us on New Year’s Day in 2026! bit.ly/DCRFDH
December 24, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Celebrate the 35th annual First Day Hikes in Massachusetts with one of 16 hikes all across the state! Find one near you and join us on New Year’s Day in 2026! bit.ly/DCRFDH
Celebrate the 35th annual First Day Hikes in Massachusetts with one of 16 hikes all across the state! Find one near you and join us on New Year's Day in 2026! bit.ly/DCRFDH
December 18, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Celebrate the 35th annual First Day Hikes in Massachusetts with one of 16 hikes all across the state! Find one near you and join us on New Year's Day in 2026! bit.ly/DCRFDH
The DCR Annual State Parks Parking Pass makes a great gift for yourself or a loved one this holiday season! At just $60 per car, you can explore DCR properties as much as you want all year long! Check the link for details!
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December 12, 2025 at 12:57 PM
The DCR Annual State Parks Parking Pass makes a great gift for yourself or a loved one this holiday season! At just $60 per car, you can explore DCR properties as much as you want all year long! Check the link for details!
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North Point Park in Cambridge is now officially Richard McKinnon Park! This little oasis of green has been renamed after real estate developer Richard McKinnon, who oversaw the redesign of the 8.5-acre waterfront park and sadly passed away in 2020 at the age of 73.
December 8, 2025 at 3:34 PM
North Point Park in Cambridge is now officially Richard McKinnon Park! This little oasis of green has been renamed after real estate developer Richard McKinnon, who oversaw the redesign of the 8.5-acre waterfront park and sadly passed away in 2020 at the age of 73.
Check out the upgrades at the newly reopened Constitution Beach playground in East Boston! And hear from our playground designer about how DCR tackles a full overhaul of one of its 80 playgrounds across the state.
December 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Check out the upgrades at the newly reopened Constitution Beach playground in East Boston! And hear from our playground designer about how DCR tackles a full overhaul of one of its 80 playgrounds across the state.
As Thanksgiving arrives, we want to thank our dedicated & knowledgeable staff for all they do to help protect, promote, and preserve the public resources that DCR has been entrusted with. So if you see them this holiday weekend, be sure to throw a “thank you” their way!
November 27, 2025 at 12:36 PM
As Thanksgiving arrives, we want to thank our dedicated & knowledgeable staff for all they do to help protect, promote, and preserve the public resources that DCR has been entrusted with. So if you see them this holiday weekend, be sure to throw a “thank you” their way!
We have issued the following advisory announcing that public skating at our Boston-area skating rinks will open on Friday, November 28:
November 26, 2025 at 9:10 PM
We have issued the following advisory announcing that public skating at our Boston-area skating rinks will open on Friday, November 28:
Our Universal Access Program’s winter programming schedule is now available! We’ve adapted some of New England’s most popular outdoor wintertime activities for people of all abilities to enjoy! Check the link for details. bit.ly/3LYohqV
November 25, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Our Universal Access Program’s winter programming schedule is now available! We’ve adapted some of New England’s most popular outdoor wintertime activities for people of all abilities to enjoy! Check the link for details. bit.ly/3LYohqV
Join us for a guided hike the day after Thanksgiving at one of seven DCR properties all across the state! (No gravy consumption required!) Check the link to find the Gratitude After Gravy Hike near you!
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November 20, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Join us for a guided hike the day after Thanksgiving at one of seven DCR properties all across the state! (No gravy consumption required!) Check the link to find the Gratitude After Gravy Hike near you!
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