Improvements are coming to Mozart Street Playground! Join us to discuss initial design ideas and share your feedback on the future of the park.

📅 March 25, 2026
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Hyde Square Task Force, 30 Sunnyside St, Jamaica Plain

boston.gov/mozart-street

#BostonParks #JamaicaPlain

Hey Allston! Join us tomorrow 3/25 for an in-person community meeting to hear site analysis and next steps for James H. Roberts Playground 🛝

📅 Wednesday, March 25
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 Honan-Allston Branch of the Boston Public Library, 300 N Harvard Street

#BostonParks #Allston

Not sure who needs to hear this today but… there are only 21 days until the start of spring 🌸🌱🌷🦢⛵️

What is your favorite sign of springtime in the parks? 🪻

#Boston #BostonParks #Spring #ParksinBloom

Two young girls face off to start an ice hockey game.

Two older women play bocce ball on an outdoor court near the waterfront.

A girl is coach by a woman on how to do archery.

A young woman plays tennis.

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

Kids play spike ball

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

Votes at a glance: Council passes several grants, hearings and resolutions At the meeting the council approved time-sensitive grants and adopted several resolutions by roll call or voice vote; notable outcomes included passage of the BRIC grant for Christopher Columbus Park, adoption of resolution 0170 on Parcel P3 transparency, acceptance of 17F information request 0221, and a roll-call adoption of a resolution supporting the rent-stabilization ballot question (0224).

Boston City Council made significant strides this week, passing key grants and resolutions that impact community transparency and support for rent stabilization.

Click to read more!

#BostonCitySuffolkCounty #MA #CommunityEngagement #BostonParks #TransparencyInGovernance #RentStabilization

City Council approves $1.15 million FEMA BRIC grant for Christopher Columbus Park improvements Council suspended the rules and unanimously passed docket 0131 to accept and expend $1,150,000 from FEMA’s BRIC program for climate-resilience improvements at Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf; sponsors stressed urgency to secure federal funds.

Boston City Council just secured $1.15 million in federal funds to bolster resilience against flooding at Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf—an urgent step for our waterfront!

Learn more here

#BostonCitySuffolkCounty #MA #BostonParks #PublicInfrastructure #FederalFunding #CitizenPortal

Indoor sports bubble with artificial turf and multiple colored field lines under bright overhead lights.

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

Happy new year, Boston! Join us in counting down to 2026 by celebrating some of our top moments from 2025… 🛝🧘‍♀️🌷⚽🎸🌳🍂🦢

#BostonParks #YearInReview #UrbanParks

Snow-covered wreaths with American flags line a path near a sign honoring Boston veterans under Mayor Michelle Wu.

Wreaths are out at Mt. Hope Cemetery, honoring the veterans who served our country. 🌲🇺🇸❄️

📸: Richard Heath

#BostonParks #Mattapan #Roslindale

Photos of Roberts Playground

Calling all #Allston neighbors! Join us online next week for a first look at what’s next for James H. Roberts Playground 🌳

📅 Monday, December 15, 2025
⏰ 6:00–7:30 p.m.
📍 boston.gov/calendar/james-h-roberts-playground-community-meeting-1

#BostonParks #Allston #BrightonMA

Wild Turkeys thriving at George Wright Golf Course.

🦃🍂 Happy Thanksgiving, Boston! We’re so grateful for all of you who help make our parks such special places.

And yes… shoutout to the turkeys who got away!

#BostonParks #Thanksgiving #Boston

✨🎄 It’s the most magical time of the year in Boston’s Parks. Join us to celebrate the season!

Check out boston.gov/holiday-lights for details. 💙

#BostonHolidayLights #BostonParks

Moakley Park Initiatives It’s an exciting time for Boston! The City, State, and Federal government are investing in our future. Plans for improvements to Moakley Park are underway. These improvements include: upgrading the sp...

🗓️ TOMORROW - Saturday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m.
In person at the Curley Community Center

💻 Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m.
Online, register at bit.ly/Moakley-online

Learn more about the project at boston.gov/moakley

#SouthBoston #BostonParks #ClimateResilience

🌿 Things are growing at Franklin Park! This October, we planted native ferns, asters & sedge at the School St. entrance. Explore Long Crouch Woods to see restoration in action. 🌱 #BostonParks

boston.gov/franklin-park-initiatives

South Boston, we need your input! 🌊Moakley Park is entering an exciting new chapter, and your ideas will help shape it.

Saturday, November 8 at 11:00 a.m.
📍Curley Community Center

Thursday, November 13 at 6:00 p.m.
🖥️ Virtual

📣 boston.gov/moakley

#SouthBoston #BostonParks #ClimateResilience

Daisy Field Community briefing flyer in Spanish.

Daisy Field Community briefing. Wednesday, Nov 5 at 6:00 p.m.

Daisy Field in JP

🌼 Join us for the Daisy Field Community Briefing on Wednesday Nov 5 at 6:00 p.m.

See the conceptual plan & share your feedback!

💻boston.gov/daisy-field

#EmeraldNecklace #Olmstead #BostonParks #JamaicaPlain #MuddyRiver

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

🌼 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

Save the date! Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series. October 5 - November 15. Interested in fall fitness? Sign up now at boston.gov/fitness.

Calling all #Zumba instructors! 👯Boston Parks is seeking an energetic instructor to lead a Zumba Gold class at Titus Sparrow Park (South End) Fridays at 11 a.m. this fall.

Interested? Email parks@boston.gov
More details: boston.gov/fitness

#BostonFitness #BostonParks

Expert Discusses Challenges of Banning Polystyrene Without Addressing Black Plastics Alternatives Panel highlights complexities of plastic waste management amidst discussions on bans and alternatives.

Boston's City Council dives deep into the complexities of plastic waste management, questioning if banning polystyrene alone is enough to ensure a sustainable future.

Learn more here!

#BostonCitySuffolkCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #SustainableSolutions #BostonParks #EnvironmentalJustice

Two children play in splash pad at City of Boston park.

☀️💦 It’s a hot one, Boston! Cool off and have some fun this week at splash pads in parks all across the city.

🗺️ Find your nearest spot, see hourly updates, and check accessibility details at: boston.gov/splash

#BostonParks #SummerInBoston #BostonParents

Juneteenth Celebration Saturday, June 21 at the Franklin Park Shattuck Picnic Area. From 11:00 am - 5:00pm Join us as we honor and celebrate Black history, culture, and joy! boston.gov/juneteenth

Happy Juneteenth, Boston! ❤️💛💚

Join @equity.boston.gov to continue the celebration at Franklin Park this weekend!

📍 Franklin Park - Shattuck Picnic Grove
📅 Saturday, June 21
⏰11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

boston.gov/juneteenth

#JuneteenthBoston #BostonParks #FranklinPark

ABC Forever Young Program invites older adults for a season of fun, fitness, and fellowship!

🎯ABC Forever Young continues in June! Kick off the summer season with archery, bocce, and cornhole for older adults.

🗓️ Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 Langone Park, North End

Learn more at boston.gov/parks-sports

#BostonParks #AgeStrong #NorthEnd

Here's to #BostonParks! Happy birthday and MANY more!!

Celebrating 150 years of parks for people - City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Photo overlay of Franklin Park credit - Olmstead National Historic Site.

🌳📜 On this day in 1875, the people of Boston voted to create a unified park system, laying the groundwork for what we now know as the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.

Join us in celebrating 150 years of parks for people!

#Boston #BostonParks

Arnold Arboretum Poplar Gate path in fall

🌳Join us Wednesday, June 11 at 6:00 p.m. for a virtual community briefing on the plan to repave the path and restore the Poplar Gate path at @arnoldarboretum.bsky.social

Learn more and register at boston.gov/poplar-gate.

#BostonParks #Roslindale #JamaicaPlain

Community clean-up this Saturday! Mattahunt Woods Urban Wild's is reopening later this summer. All are welcome to come preview the restoration project's progress and help beautify our community! boston.gov/mattahunt

#Mattahuntwoods #Mattapan #Bostonparks @parks.boston.gov

💦☀️Splash pads are back and cooling off in Boston’s parks has never been easier with our new LIVE MAP:

⛲Explore dozens of locations
🗺️ Updated hourly
♿ View accessibility info

➡️ boston.gov/pools

#BostonParks #SplashPads #SummerInBoston #BostonParents

Boston officials plan multiple park improvements despite winter challenges from bird flu Boston's Parks and Recreation Department outlines FY26 projects amidst bird flu impact on wildlife.

Boston is gearing up for a greener future with exciting park renovations and crucial climate resilience projects—are you ready to see how your favorite spaces will transform?

Learn more here

#BostonCitySuffolkCounty #MA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #CommunityEngagement #BostonParks

Photo of purple alliums in front of the George Washington Statue at BPG at sunset.

🟣✨ Right now in parks across Boston, globe-like bursts of purple are popping up – say hello to Alliums!

Did you know these spring bloomers are a member of the onion and garlic family?

📷 Thanks to @jackdaryl.bsky.social for the stunning photo.

#BostonParks #ParksinBloom #Alliums