Ever wonder what that floating patch of green in the Charles River is? It’s the Charles River Conservancy’s floating wetland & it’s returned to its mooring for the season! Learn how this unique feature increases biodiversity & supports local ecological changes. Check the link for more bit.ly/4cv9BsL
A graphic showing different people planting and watering vegetation in a lush green setting with the DCR logo at the top and the words “Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Park Serve Day and help out at your favorite state park. Events run April 25 - June 6. Register online for an event near you.” Followed by the Park Serve Day logo.
Park Serve Day turns 20! Come celebrate two decades of public help at public lands by registering to help out at an event near you! Check the link for details! bit.ly/3OG10f4
An animated graphic showing a singing song bird on a branch with the DCR logo and a bird house displaying the words “April 18-26, April School Vacation Programming. More than 80 family friendly programs during April Vacation Week.”
This Saturday starts a fun-filled, family-friendly week of April Vacation Programming at DCR parks across the state! Check the link to find one of 85 free activities for the whole family!
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Follow our Cultural Resources team as they dig a series of archeological test pits on Castle Island in advance of some new accessibility ramps. Check out the link to learn more about the DCR Office of Cultural Resources. bit.ly/4tKYAe7
A photo graphic of a person mowing their lawn from overhead with the text “Did you know? Grass clippings can be composted? Mother Nature will water your lawn for you? You can replace grass with ground cover plants, shrub beds, or wildflower meadows? Link in bio”
As the weather warms & you start thinking about the best way to care for your lawn, consider these tips that will help your lawn care routine have a positive impact on the environment & your local watershed. Check the link to learn more about lawns and landscapes in your watershed! bit.ly/3UdgPtF
Watch how hard the crew at Nickerson State Park in Brewster is still working to clean up from February’s record-setting blizzard that toppled and damaged thousands of trees!
Celebrate the 20th annual park serve day by volunteering to make a difference at your favorite DCR park! www.mass.gov/info-details...
An photograph of a father and daughter riding a bicycle built for accessibility with overlaid text reading “Spring Adaptive Program Schedule now available!”
Our accessible spring programming schedule is out now! This spring DCR’s Universal Access Program offers park goers of all abilities the opportunity to hike, boat, cycle and golf all across the state. Check the link for details and to plan your outdoor adventure! bit.ly/UAPschedule
Learn the simple way you can help protect the threatened piping plover while still enjoying a day at a DCR beach this spring and summer!
A graphic advising drivers in the Boston area that Strow drive eastbound will be closed at night starting on April 5
This weekend in #Boston #Cambridge, #MassDOT @MassDCR overnight closures of Storrow Drive EB and Soldiers Field Road EB, from North Harvard Street to Mugar Way. Closure in place Sunday night through Thursday night, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., beginning Sunday, April 5.
A picture graphic showing a group of 10 young lifeguards wearing gold medals and holding a trophy with the text “Join our team. Lifeguard Positions Available. Earn $22-$27 per hour. Be part of a team. Work outside. Save a life. Mass.gov/lifeguards.
Want to make good money working outside this summer? Become a lifeguard for DCR! Positions open at pools and waterfronts in Greater Boston and communities north of the city, plus the chance for free training through May. Check the link for details: www.mass.gov/news/dcr-lif...
An illustrated graphic of a competition bracket using a tree as a backdrop. The words “Park Madness Tournament” appear at the top. The eight initial competitions are labeled as follows clockwise from top right; Wompatuck State Park & Webb Memorial State Park, Lake Dennison Recreation Area & October Mountain State Forest, Lake Quinsigamond State Park & Dunn State Park, D.A.R. State Forest & Clarksburg State Forest, Scusset Beach State Park & Ellisville Harbor State Park, Maudslay State Park & Lawrence Heritage State Park, Salisbury Beach State Reservation & Sandy Point State Reservation, and Hopkinton State Park & Quantum Point Park. The black shows the next round of competition being Salisbury Beach vs Scusset Beach and Wompatuck State Park vs D.A.R. State Forest.
Voting on Round 3 begins Wednesday only on Instagram so be sure to support your favorite state park!
An illustrated graphic of a competition bracket using a tree as a backdrop. The words “Park Madness Tournament” appear at the top. The eight initial competitions are labeled as follows clockwise from top right; Wompatuck State Park & Webb Memorial State Park, Lake Dennison Recreation Area & October Mountain State Forest, Lake Quinsigamond State Park & Dunn State Park, D.A.R. State Forest & Clarksburg State Forest, Scusset Beach State Park & Ellisville Harbor State Park, Maudslay State Park & Lawrence Heritage State Park, Salisbury Beach State Reservation & Sandy Point State Reservation, and Hopkinton State Park & Quantum Point Park. The Round 2 bracket shows the winners of Round 1 as Hopkinton State Park, Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Maudsaly State Park, Scusset Beach State Park, Wompatuck State Park, Lake Dennison Recreation Area, Lake Quinsigamond State Park, and D.A.R. State Forest
Voting on Round 2 begins Monday only on Instagram so be sure to support your favorite state park!
An illustrated graphic of a competition bracket using a tree as a backdrop. The words “Park Madness Tournament” appear at the top. The eight initial competitions are labeled as follows clockwise from top right; Wompatuck State Park & Webb Memorial State Park, Lake Dennison Recreation Area & October Mountain State Forest, Lake Quinsigamond State Park & Dunn State Park, D.A.R. State Forest & Clarksburg State Forest, Scusset Beach State Park & Ellisville Harbor State Park, Maudslay State Park & Lawrence Heritage State Park, Salisbury Beach State Reservation & Sandy Point State Reservation, and Hopkinton State Park & Quantum Point Park
Park Madness returns! This year, it’s the “Battle of the Parks That Have Never Been Featured Before”! Show some love for your favorite park starting Wednesday. Voting will take place on Instagram using the “Vote” function - votes placed in the comments will not be counted. So let the best park win!
In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating the women of DCR, who work every day to strengthen the connection between people and nature and ensure that everyone can access and feel like they belong in our open spaces and public lands.
Join us for some free, family-friendly fun this Saturday, March 14 from 10 am - 2 pm at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus for Maple Sugarin’ Days! Learn how maple syrup is made and discover the Indigenous process of making maple sugar. Details: bit.ly/4lDJ5Sx
There’s been plenty of snow this winter & across DCR‘s West Region, there are plenty of groomed trails for you to enjoy the winter recreation of your choice! Check the link for the park alerts dashboard before you head out to cross-country ski, snowshoe, fat bike, or snowmobile! bit.ly/DCRAlerts
DCR advisory announcing that a ceremonial cannon will fire from the Dillaway Thomas House in Roxbury on Saturday, March 7
As part of the Knox Trail 250 event, a ceremonial cannon will fire from the lawn of the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park at approximately 2:45pm on Saturday, March 7
Una foto que muestra a un grupo de 10 jóvenes salvavidas con medallas de oro y sosteniendo un trofeo con el texto "Únete a nuestro equipo. Puestos de salvavidas disponibles. Gana entre 22 y 27 dólares por hora. Forma parte de un equipo. Trabaja al aire libre. Salva vidas. Mass.gov/lifeguards."
Únete a nuestro equipo. Puestos de salvavidas disponibles. Gana entre 22 y 27 dólares por hora. Forma parte de un equipo. Trabaja al aire libre. Salva vidas. bit.ly/DCRLifeguards
A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at the Dillaway Thomas House. February 28, 2026, The Next 250 - The Future of African American History. Time: 1:00-4:00pm. Host: WBRS “Unity in the Community” Link in bio for details.”
Finish out Black History Month by looking to the future! Join us for the discussion “The Next 250 - The Future of African American History this Saturday at the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park. For details: bit.ly/3ZppyLf
Good news everyone! Our visitor centers and most of our ice rinks are open to the public again after the blizzard! Kelly Outdoor Rink is still temporarily closed but is expected to reopen shortly.
Enjoy there final Fireside Chat of the year by sitting down with DCR Archaeologist JP Patton and Indigenous People’s Partnership Coordinator Leah Hopkins by the fire at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus at 10 AM, this Saturday the 28th. For details: bit.ly/4kgqLxP
The snow may have stopped but may of the hazards remain! Don’t forget to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard for the latest developments at your local state park, beach, or parkway! bit.ly/DCRAlerts
Skating rinks will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb 24
DCR advisory announcing rec facilities will be closed on Tuesday
All recreational facilities including visitor centers and the Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 24
DCR parking ban announcement
Parking bans are still in effect, please refer to your local parking ban announcements!
The weather outside is frightful, but the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard is so delightful for keeping you up to date on developments at your local state park, beach, or parkway before, during and after the storm! bit.ly/DCRAlerts
We have issued the following advisories for closures and parking bans due to the impending winter storm:
Storm’s a comin’! So 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
A text graphic in black, red, yellow, green and white reading “Black History Month at Fall River Heritage State Park. February 22, 2026. The Juneteenth Story. Time: 1:00-4:00pm. Host: Scott Haithe Link in bio for details.”
Come learn about the “Juneteenth Story” this Sunday from 1-4pm at the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park as part of our Black History Month programming! bit.ly/3ZppyLf
