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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 2h

Fall-O-Ween is just TWO days Away!🍂🎃

Get your costumes ready and join us on Friday, October 17 for the Fall-o-ween Children’s Festival on the Boston Common from 5:00–8:00 p.m.! ✨

Enjoy FREE fall- and Halloween-themed activities, attractions, treats, and more 👻🍭

➡️ More info: boston.gov/falloween

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 1d

Hey #Dorchester, help shape the future of Ronan Park! 🌿

Take our short opinion survey before Oct. 27, 2025: bit.ly/Ronan-Park-Survey

Tree at Ronan Park in Dorchester in fall

Ronan Park community survey flyer with QR code - boston.gov/ronan-park for more detials. Please take the online Opinion Survey above to have your voice heard during the design process! This survey closes 10/27/25.

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 1d

New Boston Wetland Regulations will be presented to the Boston Conservation Commission tomorrow, 10/15, at 6:00 p.m. You're invited to tune-in and provide public comments through Friday, November 14.

Additional info and meeting links can be found at: Boston.gov/developing-wetlands-regulations

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 1d

Join the Boston Park Rangers TOMORROW for a guided walk at Franklin Park and explore Scarborough Pond and its inhabitants.

🍂 Wed, Oct 15 at 11:30 a.m.
📍 Meet at the Franklin Park tennis courts (Circuit Drive)

www.boston.gov/calendar/walking-tour-franklin-park-1

Franklin Park Walking Tour led by the Boston Park Rangers - Tomorrow!

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 5d

Just one week until Fall-O-Ween!🎃🍂

On Fri, Oct 17, Join us on the Boston Common from 5-8 p.m. for FREE fall & Halloween-themed activities, treats & more! 👻

🍭 boston.gov/falloween

Fall-O-Ween Children's Festival on OCtober 17 from 5-8pm. boston.gov/falloween for more info.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 5d

Improvements are coming to the Quincy Street Play Area in #Roxbury! Join us online next Wednesday for the first community meeting to review plans + share your feedback.

🗓 Wednesday, Oct 15 at 6 p.m.
💻 Learn more and take our survey today: boston.gov/quincy-street-play

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 6d

Today!! Join Chief Brian Swett and Director of Climate Resilience, Chris Osgood, on a walking tour of deployable flood barriers from 12 - 12:30pm. Meet at the Aquarium T Stop at 12pm. @alert.boston.gov @boston.gov

Learn more: boston.gov/calendar/deployables-day

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 7d

#EastBoston neighbors, join us for a virtual Mary Ellen Welch Greenway project update! 🌿

📆 Thursday, October 9 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/project/improvements-mary-ellen-welch-greenway

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 7d

🏀 Boston, let's get moving! Our updated sports facilities map shows courts, fields, and more all across the city—thanks to our partners at @bostonschools.boston.gov, @bcyf.boston.gov & @massdcr.bsky.social.

🏐🎾 Check it out now: www.boston.gov/departments/human-services/boston-sports-facilities-map

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 7d

YOU'RE INVITED! Join us for a ribbon cutting and community celebration on 10/24 for the reopening of the Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild. This event is free, family-friendly, and open to all.

Visit boston.gov/mattahunt for more details.
@parks.boston.gov
@boston.gov

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 7d

👻Join us on Fri, Oct 17 at our spooktacular Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival for FREE fall & Halloween-themed activities, treats & more!

🎃Friday, October 17
🌙 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
🍂Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street

🪦boston.gov/falloween

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Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭 @mayorwu.boston.gov · 12d

So excited to cut the ribbon on the renovated Walsh Playground in Dorchester!

Mayor Wu cuts a green ribbon held up by community members.

A blue, green, and gray playground stands over a blue landscape. Fall leaves cover the ground.

Mayor Wu smiles and poses with two residents and wears a Dorchester hat.

Mayor Wu shakes hands with a community member.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 8d

#DidYouKnow our Fall Fitness Series with @publichealth.boston.gov is back? 🍂💪

Register today for free in-person fitness classes at a park near you: boston.gov/fitness

Fall fitness graphic - boston.gov/fitness

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 8d

🖼️The People’s Choice voting is now open for the Icons of Franklin Park Poster Competition!

Check out the Top 10 finalist poster series and vote for your favorite. Voting closes Monday, Oct 20 at 11:59 p.m.

🗳️ bslanow.org/postercompet...

FRANKLIN PARK POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION People’s Choice awards
Make your voice heard and vote for your favorite designs in the Franklin Park Poster Design Competition.

Vote now before October 20: bslanow.org/postercompetition

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 13d

What a magical night on the Boston Common! Thanks to everyone who joined our Wicked movie night last week 💚 ✨

That’s a wrap on our summer movie nights! Tell us below, what movies would you like to see in the parks in 2026?🌙🎬

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 14d

🌸🐝Buzz-worthy gardens!🌿🦋 Meet our Pollinator Garden winners!

🥇 M. Scott Knox – Roxbury (accepted by neighbor Dayo Fadelu)
🥈 Kimba McDonald – Hyde Park
🥉 Megan Morrill – Hyde Park

📸 See more at boston.gov/garden-contest

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 14d

Join us this Friday in #Dorchester as we celebrate the reopening of Walsh Playground 🌳🛝🥎

📅 Friday, October 3 at 10:00 AM
📍 Walsh Playground, 1005 Washington Street
🔗 boston.gov/walsh-playground

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 16d

🌱Community roots run deep in these gardens!

🥇 Jenny Li & Mark Springel – Berkeley Community Garden
🥈 Dimple Patel – Berkeley Community Garden
🥉 Gerry Izzi & Dan Doherty – Fenway Victory Gardens

📸 See more at boston.gov/garden-contest

#CommunityGardens #UrbanGardening

First Place Garden Jenny Li with Mayor Wu and Chief Swett

Gerry izzi and Dan Doherty - Fenway Victory Gardens

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 20d

🌿 These gardens are unbe-leaf-able! 🌸🌼

🥇 Friends of Christopher Columbus Park – North End
🥈 Gardening Enthusiasts at Primus – Beacon Hill
🥉 The Boston Home – Dorchester

Teamwork + creativity = thriving spaces.

See more 👉 boston.gov/garden-contest

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park - First place

Photo of Friends of Christopher Columbus Park rose garden

Second place - The Gardening Enthusiasts at Primus - BH

Third place - The Boston Home - DOrchester

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 20d

Crisp air, Crunching leaves, and golden trails await! Join a guided nature walk led by a Boston Park Ranger, and explore Scarborough Pond and its inhabitants.

Discover local wildlife, autumn plant life, and the history that shaped our parks!

🍂 www.boston.gov/calendar/walking-tour-franklin-park-0

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 21d

🌳🌿We’ve always been green, but this week we’re Wicked green.

💚 Wicked Movie Night
📅 Fri, Sept 26 | Party 5:30 p.m. | Movie 7 p.m.
📍 Boston Common Parade Ground

Come sing along! boston.gov/movie-nights

Screencaps from the Wicked Movie reads:
Image 1: Glinda - You're green?
Image 2: Elphaba's green hands with words like green infrastructure, emerald necklace, coastal resilience, open space conservation, porous pavements, etc.
Image 3: Elphaba - I am.

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Boston Environment Department @environment.boston.gov · 21d

We want to hear from you! Feedback for Boston's 2030 Climate Action Plan is being accepted through 9/30.

boston.gov/departments/environment/boston-climate-action @boston.gov @mayorwu.boston.gov @parks.boston.gov @green-infrastructure.boston.gov @foodjustice.boston.gov

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 22d

🌿 Age strong, garden stronger! From Zen retreats to wildlife havens, these gardens show that passion grows with time.

🥇 Nancy Kressin & John Derbort – West Roxbury
🥈 Alan White & Dale Belcher – Roslindale
🥉 Cheryl Crawford – Roslindale

📸 See more: boston.gov/garden-contest

First Place - Nancy Kressin an John Derbort of West Roxbury.

First Place - Nancy Kressin an dJohn Derbort of West Roxbury with Mayor Michelle Wu, Mira, and Chief Swett.

Second Place - Alan White and Dale Belcher of Roslindale

Third Place - Cheryl Crawford of Roslindale

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 22d

🌱 Join us for a community work day at Franklin Park! Help our Urban Wilds team as we remove invasives, build habitat walls & clean up trash.

📅 Sat, Sept 27 at 10:00 a.m.
📍 Long Crouch Woods, Franklin Park

Register: www.boston.gov/calendar/franklin-park-urban-wilds-community-work-day

Urban wilds team removes knotweed at Franklin Park

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 22d

🌼 This fall, we’re teaming up with @mayorwu.boston.gov to give away 15,000+ daffodil bulbs for community planting!

🌱 Individuals, groups & organizations can apply by Sept. 28 for October/November planting: boston.gov/boston-blooms

#BostonBlooms #BostonParks

Every year, we provide around 15,000 bulbs for volunteers to plant, transforming public spaces and enhancing Boston’s beauty.

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