Boston Parks Department
@parks.boston.gov
Official Bluesky account of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Clean, green, safe & accessible open space for all Bostonians!
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⛸️❄️The Annual Winter Festival is coming to Franklin Park TOMORROW, Saturday, February 21!
Join us from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for this FREE event packed with fun for the whole family: boston.gov/winterfest
Join us from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for this FREE event packed with fun for the whole family: boston.gov/winterfest
February 20, 2026 at 4:35 PM
⛸️❄️The Annual Winter Festival is coming to Franklin Park TOMORROW, Saturday, February 21!
Join us from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for this FREE event packed with fun for the whole family: boston.gov/winterfest
Join us from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for this FREE event packed with fun for the whole family: boston.gov/winterfest
Boston, we want to hear from you!🚣
The Jamaica Pond Boathouse building and the adjacent Bandstand building are in need of renovation. Help us plan these improvements by taking our survey before March 31st, 2026!
🔗 Take the survey linked on our webpage: boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boathouse
The Jamaica Pond Boathouse building and the adjacent Bandstand building are in need of renovation. Help us plan these improvements by taking our survey before March 31st, 2026!
🔗 Take the survey linked on our webpage: boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boathouse
February 19, 2026 at 8:01 PM
Boston, we want to hear from you!🚣
The Jamaica Pond Boathouse building and the adjacent Bandstand building are in need of renovation. Help us plan these improvements by taking our survey before March 31st, 2026!
🔗 Take the survey linked on our webpage: boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boathouse
The Jamaica Pond Boathouse building and the adjacent Bandstand building are in need of renovation. Help us plan these improvements by taking our survey before March 31st, 2026!
🔗 Take the survey linked on our webpage: boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boathouse
🌳Learn more about initiatives and improvements coming to Franklin Park at boston.gov/franklin-park-initiatives
Franklin Park is one of my favorite places in the world and it’s getting millions of dollars in investments because of the White Stadium renovation. Altogether, it’s the largest community benefits deal in Boston’s history.
February 18, 2026 at 9:18 PM
🌳Learn more about initiatives and improvements coming to Franklin Park at boston.gov/franklin-park-initiatives
Winter fun is taking over at Franklin Park this week! ☃️
Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @franklinparkbos.bsky.social!
See the lineup: boston.gov/winterfest
Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @franklinparkbos.bsky.social!
See the lineup: boston.gov/winterfest
February 17, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Winter fun is taking over at Franklin Park this week! ☃️
Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @franklinparkbos.bsky.social!
See the lineup: boston.gov/winterfest
Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @franklinparkbos.bsky.social!
See the lineup: boston.gov/winterfest
February vacation is here, come explore Franklin Park with the Boston Park Rangers!🐴❄️
📅 Feb 19
11:00 a.m. – Stable Tour
2:00 p.m.– Snowshoeing Safari
📅 Feb 20
2:00 p.m. – Horse-of-Course
📅 Feb 21
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Winter Festival 🎉
boston.gov/winterfest
📅 Feb 19
11:00 a.m. – Stable Tour
2:00 p.m.– Snowshoeing Safari
📅 Feb 20
2:00 p.m. – Horse-of-Course
📅 Feb 21
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Winter Festival 🎉
boston.gov/winterfest
February 15, 2026 at 8:02 PM
February vacation is here, come explore Franklin Park with the Boston Park Rangers!🐴❄️
📅 Feb 19
11:00 a.m. – Stable Tour
2:00 p.m.– Snowshoeing Safari
📅 Feb 20
2:00 p.m. – Horse-of-Course
📅 Feb 21
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Winter Festival 🎉
boston.gov/winterfest
📅 Feb 19
11:00 a.m. – Stable Tour
2:00 p.m.– Snowshoeing Safari
📅 Feb 20
2:00 p.m. – Horse-of-Course
📅 Feb 21
11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Winter Festival 🎉
boston.gov/winterfest
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live on in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Clarence “Jeep” Jones, a well known activist who was deeply involved within the Roxbury community and Boston's first Black Deputy Mayor.
February 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live on in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Clarence “Jeep” Jones, a well known activist who was deeply involved within the Roxbury community and Boston's first Black Deputy Mayor.
Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ Between ice skating on the Frog Pond in Boston Common, taking a lovely stroll through the James P. Kelleher Rose Garden, or paying a visit to the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park's 'Tunnel of Love', where could be better to spend time with loved ones than a Boston park?
February 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ Between ice skating on the Frog Pond in Boston Common, taking a lovely stroll through the James P. Kelleher Rose Garden, or paying a visit to the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park's 'Tunnel of Love', where could be better to spend time with loved ones than a Boston park?
We’re thrilled to welcome back Alexis Beckett, award-winning sports reporter and producer for WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston, as emcee of the second annual Duck Boat Pull on April 11 at Boston Common! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind challenge, spots are limited so sign up by March 27! 🦆
February 13, 2026 at 8:01 PM
We’re thrilled to welcome back Alexis Beckett, award-winning sports reporter and producer for WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston, as emcee of the second annual Duck Boat Pull on April 11 at Boston Common! Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind challenge, spots are limited so sign up by March 27! 🦆
Jamaica Plain, we want to hear from you! 🛝
Share your thoughts on the future of Jefferson Playground by taking our survey. Your feedback will help shape the future of the park!
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/NHae67L3D9EicnS68
🗓️ Survey closes February 28th, 2026.
Share your thoughts on the future of Jefferson Playground by taking our survey. Your feedback will help shape the future of the park!
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/NHae67L3D9EicnS68
🗓️ Survey closes February 28th, 2026.
February 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Jamaica Plain, we want to hear from you! 🛝
Share your thoughts on the future of Jefferson Playground by taking our survey. Your feedback will help shape the future of the park!
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/NHae67L3D9EicnS68
🗓️ Survey closes February 28th, 2026.
Share your thoughts on the future of Jefferson Playground by taking our survey. Your feedback will help shape the future of the park!
🔗 Take the survey: https://forms.gle/NHae67L3D9EicnS68
🗓️ Survey closes February 28th, 2026.
Planning a February break staycation? Join us for FREE programs all week long! We’ve got something for everyone this February break, check out the full schedule and register at boston.gov/parks! ❄️✨
February 11, 2026 at 3:30 PM
Planning a February break staycation? Join us for FREE programs all week long! We’ve got something for everyone this February break, check out the full schedule and register at boston.gov/parks! ❄️✨
Allston-Brighton, we want to hear from you! ⚾
Connect with us about the changes being made to Rogers Park by taking our survey. Your input will help us improve a park we all love!
🔗 Take the survey: https://ow.ly/QYk650Y5rR2
🗓️ Survey closes February 27th, 2026.
Connect with us about the changes being made to Rogers Park by taking our survey. Your input will help us improve a park we all love!
🔗 Take the survey: https://ow.ly/QYk650Y5rR2
🗓️ Survey closes February 27th, 2026.
February 10, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Allston-Brighton, we want to hear from you! ⚾
Connect with us about the changes being made to Rogers Park by taking our survey. Your input will help us improve a park we all love!
🔗 Take the survey: https://ow.ly/QYk650Y5rR2
🗓️ Survey closes February 27th, 2026.
Connect with us about the changes being made to Rogers Park by taking our survey. Your input will help us improve a park we all love!
🔗 Take the survey: https://ow.ly/QYk650Y5rR2
🗓️ Survey closes February 27th, 2026.
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live on in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Crispus Attucks, whose death was a catalyst leading to the American Revolution. Attucks' story is a reminder of resilience and the fight against oppression.
February 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live on in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Crispus Attucks, whose death was a catalyst leading to the American Revolution. Attucks' story is a reminder of resilience and the fight against oppression.
Join us to Hike Boston tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Allandale woods.
Limited quantities of traction cleats available to borrow for the hike!
Boston.gov/Hike-Boston
Limited quantities of traction cleats available to borrow for the hike!
Boston.gov/Hike-Boston
February 8, 2026 at 4:00 PM
Join us to Hike Boston tomorrow at 10 a.m. at Allandale woods.
Limited quantities of traction cleats available to borrow for the hike!
Boston.gov/Hike-Boston
Limited quantities of traction cleats available to borrow for the hike!
Boston.gov/Hike-Boston
Registration is now open for Summer Sports Centers! ☀️⚽🚲
Register kids ages 7-13 for a summer full of movement, fun, and new skills at this completely FREE program featuring biking, archery, soccer, lacrosse, and more!
Register now at boston.gov/parks-sports
Register kids ages 7-13 for a summer full of movement, fun, and new skills at this completely FREE program featuring biking, archery, soccer, lacrosse, and more!
Register now at boston.gov/parks-sports
February 6, 2026 at 7:59 PM
Registration is now open for Summer Sports Centers! ☀️⚽🚲
Register kids ages 7-13 for a summer full of movement, fun, and new skills at this completely FREE program featuring biking, archery, soccer, lacrosse, and more!
Register now at boston.gov/parks-sports
Register kids ages 7-13 for a summer full of movement, fun, and new skills at this completely FREE program featuring biking, archery, soccer, lacrosse, and more!
Register now at boston.gov/parks-sports
Our February Newsletter is here! ♥️ Winter is ramping and so is Parks and Recreation this month! Check out our monthly newsletter at http://bit.ly/4ablgvE!
Photo of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park's 'Tunnel of Love'
Photo of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park's 'Tunnel of Love'
February 4, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Our February Newsletter is here! ♥️ Winter is ramping and so is Parks and Recreation this month! Check out our monthly newsletter at http://bit.ly/4ablgvE!
Photo of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park's 'Tunnel of Love'
Photo of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park's 'Tunnel of Love'
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Boston!🏆Today we're excited to share some photos in celebration of women and girls being in sports and being amazing!🎾⛳🏀🥇
#BostonParks #WomeninSports #GirlPower #Boston #NationalGirlsandWomeninSportsDay
#BostonParks #WomeninSports #GirlPower #Boston #NationalGirlsandWomeninSportsDay
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day, Boston!🏆Today we're excited to share some photos in celebration of women and girls being in sports and being amazing!🎾⛳🏀🥇
#BostonParks #WomeninSports #GirlPower #Boston #NationalGirlsandWomeninSportsDay
#BostonParks #WomeninSports #GirlPower #Boston #NationalGirlsandWomeninSportsDay
February 3, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Winter fun is taking over at Franklin Park this February School Vacation! ☃️
Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @franklinparkbos.bsky.social.
See the lineup: boston.gov/winterfest
Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @franklinparkbos.bsky.social.
See the lineup: boston.gov/winterfest
February 3, 2026 at 4:59 PM
Winter fun is taking over at Franklin Park this February School Vacation! ☃️
Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @franklinparkbos.bsky.social.
See the lineup: boston.gov/winterfest
Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @franklinparkbos.bsky.social.
See the lineup: boston.gov/winterfest
Meeting tonight👇
Hey Allston-Brighton! 🌳Join us for an in-person community meeting to hear the site analysis and next steps for Fidelis Way Park.
📆Monday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Boston Housing Authority Commonwealth Center, Brighton
🔗www.boston.gov/calendar/fidelis-way-community-meeting-3
📆Monday, February 2 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Boston Housing Authority Commonwealth Center, Brighton
🔗www.boston.gov/calendar/fidelis-way-community-meeting-3
February 2, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Meeting tonight👇
Don’t miss out! Registration opens THIS Friday, February 6 at 12 p.m. for our Summer Sports Centers and Junior Golf Lessons–FREE for Boston residents, ages 7-13! ⚽️🚴🎯🥍
Register at boston.gov/park-sports
#BostonParks #YouthSports #GolfLessons #SummerFun #GetInTheGame
Register at boston.gov/park-sports
#BostonParks #YouthSports #GolfLessons #SummerFun #GetInTheGame
February 2, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Don’t miss out! Registration opens THIS Friday, February 6 at 12 p.m. for our Summer Sports Centers and Junior Golf Lessons–FREE for Boston residents, ages 7-13! ⚽️🚴🎯🥍
Register at boston.gov/park-sports
#BostonParks #YouthSports #GolfLessons #SummerFun #GetInTheGame
Register at boston.gov/park-sports
#BostonParks #YouthSports #GolfLessons #SummerFun #GetInTheGame
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live on in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who would go on to become the first published African American, and an internationally celebrated poet.
February 1, 2026 at 4:00 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live on in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Phillis Wheatley, an enslaved woman who would go on to become the first published African American, and an internationally celebrated poet.
🌨️ Tomorrow's fitness classes are cancelled due to inclement weather.
January 30, 2026 at 8:30 PM
🌨️ Tomorrow's fitness classes are cancelled due to inclement weather.
⚠️ Unfortunately, the Forever Young program today (January 28) at the Carter Bubble is cancelled due to weather.
We’ll be back next week on Wednesday, February 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 709 Columbus Ave.
Learn more about Forever Young at boston.gov/parks-sports
We’ll be back next week on Wednesday, February 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 709 Columbus Ave.
Learn more about Forever Young at boston.gov/parks-sports
January 28, 2026 at 2:51 PM
⚠️ Unfortunately, the Forever Young program today (January 28) at the Carter Bubble is cancelled due to weather.
We’ll be back next week on Wednesday, February 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 709 Columbus Ave.
Learn more about Forever Young at boston.gov/parks-sports
We’ll be back next week on Wednesday, February 4 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 709 Columbus Ave.
Learn more about Forever Young at boston.gov/parks-sports
Happy snow day, Boston! ☃️❄️ We hope you all are out enjoying the snow, and if you’re not out in the cold, we hope you're wrapped up in blankets at home! Stay safe and warm, and have fun today from your Parks and Recreation Department!🧣⛄⛷️🧥
Pictures from: @gardenclubbackbay.bsky.social and WBUR
Pictures from: @gardenclubbackbay.bsky.social and WBUR
January 26, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Happy snow day, Boston! ☃️❄️ We hope you all are out enjoying the snow, and if you’re not out in the cold, we hope you're wrapped up in blankets at home! Stay safe and warm, and have fun today from your Parks and Recreation Department!🧣⛄⛷️🧥
Pictures from: @gardenclubbackbay.bsky.social and WBUR
Pictures from: @gardenclubbackbay.bsky.social and WBUR
⚠️ Due to upcoming weather conditions, Saturday’s Walking Group and Monday’s Strength and Balance fitness classes have been canceled.
January 23, 2026 at 6:02 PM
⚠️ Due to upcoming weather conditions, Saturday’s Walking Group and Monday’s Strength and Balance fitness classes have been canceled.