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.

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.

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

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

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'

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

Come for a walk in the woods. Get some fresh air! Boston.gov/Hike-Boston

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

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

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.

⚠️ 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

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

⚠️ 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

⚠️ 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

🛝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

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)

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

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

🌻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

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#JamaicaPlainor 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.

Term ✌️

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.

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

Term 2 begins now! This is your city, our city, and a home for everyone. This is Boston. #BostonInauguration

Join us today!

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

❄️🥏 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

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

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

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

❄️🥏 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

🏒🏆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)

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

❄️🥏 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

📣 We’re excited to announce our FIRST-EVER Youth & Young Adult Basketball Officiating Course! Ages 16–21 can learn the fundamentals of officiating and level up their understanding of the game. 🏀 📆 January 12, 14 & 16 📍 Kroc Center 👉 Register today: boston.gov/parks-sports

🌿 Fidelis Way Park Improvements 🌿 📝 Take the survey! 📍 Fidelis Way, East Boston Boston Parks is planning improvements for Fidelis Way Park — and they want to hear from you. Tell us what’s working, what’s missing, and what would make this space better for the community. 🔗 boston.gov/FidelisWayPark

Ever wonder what it takes to light up Boston Common for the holidays? ✨Go behind the scenes with the Boston Parks team as we prepare for our biggest event of the year.

❄️🥏 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

Calling all neighbors! Mozart Street Playground Community Meeting 🌳 📅 December 18 ⏰ 6:00–7:30 PM 📍 30 Sunnyside Street, JP Come talk site analysis, design ideas, and next steps for Mozart Street Playground with Boston Parks + Hyde Square Task Force. 🔗 More info: boston.gov/MozartStreetPlayground

Wreaths are out at Mt. Hope Cemetery, honoring the veterans who served our country. 🌲🇺🇸❄️ 📸: Richard Heath #BostonParks #Mattapan #Roslindale

Virtual meeting tonight 🖥️👇

Tomorrow, join @parks.boston.gov rangers for a free guided tour and oral history of the Halifax Explosion and the deep friendship between @hfxgov.bsky.social and Boston that bloomed as a result. 🗓️ Saturday, December 13 📍 Boston Common Visitor Center ⏰ 11 a.m. & 3 p.m. Please dress warmly!