Parks & Recreation
The Parks & Recreation Department provides residents and visitors with clean, green, safe, and accessible open space in more than 2,200 acres of park land throughout the city.
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Annual Rose Garden Party
The Rose Garden Party is a fundraiser and kick-off event for ParkARTS, Mayor Menino’s initiative to present free yearlong program of arts, cultural and enrichment programs and events in our park system.
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Upcoming Events In Boston's parks!
Mayor Menino invites you to enjoy FREE events in our parks! Join us for arts and crafts, music, science, and outdoor fun throughout the year.
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Take part in the City of Boston's Open Space Plan Survey!
The City of Boston is preparing a new citywide Open Space Plan for the years 2015 to 2021. As part of this effort, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department has developed a questionnaire to enable the public to provide valuable input about their park use and preferences. Please fill out the survey which is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Cape Verdean Creole, and Portuguese!
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Mayor Menino Invites Residents to Annual Neighborhood Coffee Hours
Mayor Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite residents to enjoy informational Coffee Hours in neighborhood parks throughout the city. The annual series, sponsored by Dunkin' Donuts, will take place from April 17 - June 3.
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Parks & Recreation Department Releases Franklin Park Transportation & Access Study
Review the full report and appendices A, B, C.
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Historic Burying Grounds Initiative
Did you know that the Granary Burying Ground was once bordered by both an asylum and a poorhouse? Discover more interesting facts about one of Boston’s most famous historical sites, as well as details regarding its new landscape, in the Historic Burying Grounds Initiative’s Newsletter.
Forms, Permits & Applications
- Street Closing Permit Application
- 2013 Athletic Facility Permit Application - YOUTH
- 2013 Athletic Facility Permit Application - ADULTS
- Special Events Permit Application
- Wedding & Photography Policy
- Tree and Bench Donation Application
- Guide to Special Events
- Planning and Improvement Checklist
Service Requests
Reports & Publications
- 2012 Annual Report
- Mayor's Garden Contest Hall of Fame
- EEE Fact Sheet
- Open Space Plan
- View Parks/Open Space Maps
- Boston Parks & You: Park Partnership Opportunities
- Dog Recreation Space Ordinance
- Dog Recreation Space Ordinance Extension
- 2012 Addling Report
News & Press Releases »
- Rose Garden Party Fundraiser Coming June 13
- ParkARTS Watercolor Workshops Return in June
- Parks Survey Seeks Public Input for New Open Space Plan
Calendar »
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See a listing of upcoming events at Boston's Parks.
View Events Calendar »
Upcoming Meetings »
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The public is invited to provide input to the Parks Department through community meetings.
View Upcoming Meetings »
Videos & Multimedia »
- Frieda Garcia Park Ribbon Cutting
Long-time South End Community leader Frieda Garcia joins Secretary of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation Richard Davey and John Hancock President Craig Bromley for the grand opening of Frieda Garcia Park in South End. Watch Video » - Swan Boats Opening 2013
The First Lady of Boston, Angela Menino, kicks off the spring and summer season with the first ride of the swan boats in the Boston Public Garden.Watch Video »
Social Media »
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Follow the Boston Parks Dept on Twitter.
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Related Links
- Arnold Arboretum
- Boston Centers for Youth & Families
- Boston Common Frog Pond
- Boston Common Parking Garage
- BostonHarborIslands.com
- Boston Natural Areas Network
- Boston Swan Boats
- Emerald Necklace Conservancy
- Franklin Park Coalition
- FranklinParkZoo.org
- Friends of Jamaica Pond
- Friends of the Public Garden
- MA Department of Conservation & Recreation
- NELDHA Self-Guided South End Walking Tour
- Rose Kennedy Greenway
