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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⚠️ 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.
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
January 22, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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
⚠️ Unfortunately, the Forever Young program tomorrow (January 21) at the Carter Bubble is cancelled due to a building issue.
We’ll be back next week on Wednesday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 709 Columbus Ave.
boston.gov/parks-sports
We’ll be back next week on Wednesday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 709 Columbus Ave.
boston.gov/parks-sports
January 20, 2026 at 9:00 PM
⚠️ Unfortunately, the Forever Young program tomorrow (January 21) at the Carter Bubble is cancelled due to a building issue.
We’ll be back next week on Wednesday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 709 Columbus Ave.
boston.gov/parks-sports
We’ll be back next week on Wednesday, January 28 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at 709 Columbus Ave.
boston.gov/parks-sports
🛝Hey Brighton! Join us next week for an in-person community meeting to see site analysis and what’s planned next for the Penniman Road Play Area.
📆Wed, Jan 28 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton
🔗boston.gov/calendar/penniman-road-play-area-community-meeting-2
📆Wed, Jan 28 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton
🔗boston.gov/calendar/penniman-road-play-area-community-meeting-2
January 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
🛝Hey Brighton! Join us next week for an in-person community meeting to see site analysis and what’s planned next for the Penniman Road Play Area.
📆Wed, Jan 28 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton
🔗boston.gov/calendar/penniman-road-play-area-community-meeting-2
📆Wed, Jan 28 at 6:00 p.m.
📍Fiorentino Community Center, 123 Antwerp Street, Brighton
🔗boston.gov/calendar/penniman-road-play-area-community-meeting-2
Today we are honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Boston!💚Join your Parks Department in commemorating Dr. King's achievements! Featured is 'The Embrace', a sculpture in the Boston Common erected in honor of Dr. King and his fight for equality.
Photo by @snapshotzbysusuan (IG)
Photo by @snapshotzbysusuan (IG)
January 19, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Today we are honoring Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Boston!💚Join your Parks Department in commemorating Dr. King's achievements! Featured is 'The Embrace', a sculpture in the Boston Common erected in honor of Dr. King and his fight for equality.
Photo by @snapshotzbysusuan (IG)
Photo by @snapshotzbysusuan (IG)
Last year was the debut. This year it's the title defense🏆
The Duck Boat Challenge returns to Boston Common on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
🦆Learn more and register a team at boston.gov/duck-boat-pull
The Duck Boat Challenge returns to Boston Common on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
🦆Learn more and register a team at boston.gov/duck-boat-pull
January 13, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Last year was the debut. This year it's the title defense🏆
The Duck Boat Challenge returns to Boston Common on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
🦆Learn more and register a team at boston.gov/duck-boat-pull
The Duck Boat Challenge returns to Boston Common on Saturday, April 11, 2026.
🦆Learn more and register a team at boston.gov/duck-boat-pull
Stay active this winter with FREE Community Open Gym at the Carter Field Bubble! Join us Mondays from 12–2 p.m. throughout January and February.
Register and see all of the dates at boston.gov/parks-sports or the link in our bio.
#BostonParks #WinterFitness
Register and see all of the dates at boston.gov/parks-sports or the link in our bio.
#BostonParks #WinterFitness
January 11, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Stay active this winter with FREE Community Open Gym at the Carter Field Bubble! Join us Mondays from 12–2 p.m. throughout January and February.
Register and see all of the dates at boston.gov/parks-sports or the link in our bio.
#BostonParks #WinterFitness
Register and see all of the dates at boston.gov/parks-sports or the link in our bio.
#BostonParks #WinterFitness
🌻Our Sunflower Beautification Grant supports community-led projects that bring color, creativity, and sustainability to Boston’s neighborhoods through sunflower plantings and other beautification efforts.
Learn more and apply before Jan 14, 2026: boston.gov/sunflower-grant
Learn more and apply before Jan 14, 2026: boston.gov/sunflower-grant
January 9, 2026 at 7:00 PM
🌻Our Sunflower Beautification Grant supports community-led projects that bring color, creativity, and sustainability to Boston’s neighborhoods through sunflower plantings and other beautification efforts.
Learn more and apply before Jan 14, 2026: boston.gov/sunflower-grant
Learn more and apply before Jan 14, 2026: boston.gov/sunflower-grant
Hey #JamaicaPlain, we need your feedback! 🌳Join us next Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual community meeting to review site analysis and next steps at Jefferson Playground.
📆Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 boston.gov/jefferson-playground or find the link in our bio
📆Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 boston.gov/jefferson-playground or find the link in our bio
January 8, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Hey #JamaicaPlain, we need your feedback! 🌳Join us next Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual community meeting to review site analysis and next steps at Jefferson Playground.
📆Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 boston.gov/jefferson-playground or find the link in our bio
📆Thursday, January 15 at 6:00 p.m.
🔗 boston.gov/jefferson-playground or find the link in our bio
New year, new goals! ❄️💪 Kick off your fitness journey with FREE in-person fitness classes. From yoga to strength and balance to HIIT, we’re offering classes for all levels led by certified trainers.
Visit boston.gov/fitness to see the full schedule and sign up today.
Visit boston.gov/fitness to see the full schedule and sign up today.
January 5, 2026 at 7:01 PM
New year, new goals! ❄️💪 Kick off your fitness journey with FREE in-person fitness classes. From yoga to strength and balance to HIIT, we’re offering classes for all levels led by certified trainers.
Visit boston.gov/fitness to see the full schedule and sign up today.
Visit boston.gov/fitness to see the full schedule and sign up today.
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Four years ago, we began our work to make Boston a home for everyone. That mission continues today in our second term. Please join us live.
The Inauguration of Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston City Council - January 5, 2026
YouTube video by Boston City TV
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January 5, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Four years ago, we began our work to make Boston a home for everyone. That mission continues today in our second term. Please join us live.
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2026 marks 4 years and 2 months since our administration took office—and 250 years since our nation was born.
250 years ago on this very day, a young man—the son of immigrants, and a BPS alum—was standing on the banks of a half-frozen river, focused on getting home to Boston. #BostonInauguration
250 years ago on this very day, a young man—the son of immigrants, and a BPS alum—was standing on the banks of a half-frozen river, focused on getting home to Boston. #BostonInauguration
January 5, 2026 at 3:49 PM
2026 marks 4 years and 2 months since our administration took office—and 250 years since our nation was born.
250 years ago on this very day, a young man—the son of immigrants, and a BPS alum—was standing on the banks of a half-frozen river, focused on getting home to Boston. #BostonInauguration
250 years ago on this very day, a young man—the son of immigrants, and a BPS alum—was standing on the banks of a half-frozen river, focused on getting home to Boston. #BostonInauguration
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Term 2 begins now! This is your city, our city, and a home for everyone. This is Boston. #BostonInauguration
January 5, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Term 2 begins now! This is your city, our city, and a home for everyone. This is Boston. #BostonInauguration
Join us today!
Please join us live tomorrow at 10 a.m. for the inauguration of Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston City Council.
The inauguration will be streamed live on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook, as well as on Boston.gov, Boston City TV, and Boston Neighborhood Network.
The inauguration will be streamed live on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Bluesky, and Facebook, as well as on Boston.gov, Boston City TV, and Boston Neighborhood Network.
January 5, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Join us today!
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Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues!
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
December 26, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues!
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
❄️🥏 Winter fun is flying your way! 🥏❄️
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids in grades 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids in grades 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
January 2, 2026 at 4:15 PM
❄️🥏 Winter fun is flying your way! 🥏❄️
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids in grades 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids in grades 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
Happy new year, Boston! Join us in counting down to 2026 by celebrating some of our top moments from 2025… 🛝🧘♀️🌷⚽🎸🌳🍂🦢
#BostonParks #YearInReview #UrbanParks
#BostonParks #YearInReview #UrbanParks
December 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Happy new year, Boston! Join us in counting down to 2026 by celebrating some of our top moments from 2025… 🛝🧘♀️🌷⚽🎸🌳🍂🦢
#BostonParks #YearInReview #UrbanParks
#BostonParks #YearInReview #UrbanParks
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Take the T to get around Boston safely this New Year’s Eve.
🆓 Starting at 8 p.m. subway, bus, ferry, The Ride, and commuter rail trains arriving or departing from North and South Stations will be free.
🕝 Service will be more frequent and will run until after 2 a.m.
ℹ️ More info: mbta.com/holidays
🆓 Starting at 8 p.m. subway, bus, ferry, The Ride, and commuter rail trains arriving or departing from North and South Stations will be free.
🕝 Service will be more frequent and will run until after 2 a.m.
ℹ️ More info: mbta.com/holidays
December 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Take the T to get around Boston safely this New Year’s Eve.
🆓 Starting at 8 p.m. subway, bus, ferry, The Ride, and commuter rail trains arriving or departing from North and South Stations will be free.
🕝 Service will be more frequent and will run until after 2 a.m.
ℹ️ More info: mbta.com/holidays
🆓 Starting at 8 p.m. subway, bus, ferry, The Ride, and commuter rail trains arriving or departing from North and South Stations will be free.
🕝 Service will be more frequent and will run until after 2 a.m.
ℹ️ More info: mbta.com/holidays
Your Parks 2025 Wrapped is here! See the stats:
🚧 14 capital improvement projects
✂️ 9 ribbon cuttings
🌳 2,228 trees planted
👷🏼 160 new team members
🌱 20,000 plants grown from seed
🛠️ 6,980 @311.boston.gov cases completed
🧵1/3
🚧 14 capital improvement projects
✂️ 9 ribbon cuttings
🌳 2,228 trees planted
👷🏼 160 new team members
🌱 20,000 plants grown from seed
🛠️ 6,980 @311.boston.gov cases completed
🧵1/3
December 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Your Parks 2025 Wrapped is here! See the stats:
🚧 14 capital improvement projects
✂️ 9 ribbon cuttings
🌳 2,228 trees planted
👷🏼 160 new team members
🌱 20,000 plants grown from seed
🛠️ 6,980 @311.boston.gov cases completed
🧵1/3
🚧 14 capital improvement projects
✂️ 9 ribbon cuttings
🌳 2,228 trees planted
👷🏼 160 new team members
🌱 20,000 plants grown from seed
🛠️ 6,980 @311.boston.gov cases completed
🧵1/3
❄️🥏 Winter fun is flying your way! 🥏❄️
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids in grades 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids in grades 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
December 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
❄️🥏 Winter fun is flying your way! 🥏❄️
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids in grades 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids in grades 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
🏒🏆Join us in congratulating your 2025 Boston Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Champions:
Mite A: Dorchester Red
Mite AA: Parkway
Mite AAA: Parkway
U8 Girls: South Boston
Squirt A: South Boston 3
Squirt AA: Parkway 1
Squirt AAA: Charlestown
(1/2)
Mite A: Dorchester Red
Mite AA: Parkway
Mite AAA: Parkway
U8 Girls: South Boston
Squirt A: South Boston 3
Squirt AA: Parkway 1
Squirt AAA: Charlestown
(1/2)
December 29, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🏒🏆Join us in congratulating your 2025 Boston Mayor’s Cup Ice Hockey Champions:
Mite A: Dorchester Red
Mite AA: Parkway
Mite AAA: Parkway
U8 Girls: South Boston
Squirt A: South Boston 3
Squirt AA: Parkway 1
Squirt AAA: Charlestown
(1/2)
Mite A: Dorchester Red
Mite AA: Parkway
Mite AAA: Parkway
U8 Girls: South Boston
Squirt A: South Boston 3
Squirt AA: Parkway 1
Squirt AAA: Charlestown
(1/2)
Join us live on Monday to celebrate @mayorwu.boston.gov's official inauguration!
Our work to make Boston a home for everyone continues!
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
Please join us live on Monday, January 5 at 10 a.m. as we begin our second term and administer the oath of office to the Boston City Council. #BostonInauguration
December 29, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Join us live on Monday to celebrate @mayorwu.boston.gov's official inauguration!
❄️🥏 Winter fun is flying your way! 🥏❄️
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids ages 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids ages 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
December 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
❄️🥏 Winter fun is flying your way! 🥏❄️
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids ages 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids ages 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
❄️🥏 Winter fun is flying your way! 🥏❄️
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids ages 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids ages 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
December 19, 2025 at 5:30 PM
❄️🥏 Winter fun is flying your way! 🥏❄️
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids ages 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports
Starting Sunday, January 4, 2026 we will be hosting a free BUDA Winter Ultimate Frisbee program for kids ages 3-12 at the Carter Playground Bubble.
👉 Register today at boston.gov/parks-sports