Outdoor Activities
Great ways to spend the summer months outside!
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Boston Common Frog Pond Carousel
The Carousel is now open! Summer hours are 11am-6pm, Sunday through Thursday and 11am-8pm, Friday and Saturday. Tickets are $3 each and children must be accompanied by an adult.
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Frog Pond Spray Pool Opening June 27th
Mayor Menino celebrates the opening of the Frog Pond spray pool with a variety of activities including art, music, entertainment, and opening ceremony. Pool opens daily at 11AM for children ages 12 and under.
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P&G Gillette Floating Dock Open to Public
Located along the east edge of Fort Point Channel south of Summer Street, the P&G Gillette Floating Dock is available free of charge for public use for launching canoes, kayaks, and other non-powered craft. The floating dock for launching craft is open every day from dawn to dusk, and the stationary dock is open every day, 24 hours a day. Limited free parking is available to users of the dock on weekday evenings and all day on weekends and holidays in the adjacent ChannelSide Parking lot.”
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Golf
Enjoy golf? Head over to Boston's Hyde Park or Franklin Park, to enjoy a round of golf at these elite gold centers! With low rates, convenient locations, and affordable memberships, these two locations are the best places to golf in the entire city!
William J. Devine Golf Course at Franklin Park »
George Wright Golf Course »
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Water Spray Features in Boston Parks
The Boston Parks Department has a number of water features located in parks and playgrounds throughout the city. Stay cool this summer!
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Boating and Sailing
Located on Boston Harbor, Courageous Sailing offers a variety of sailing programs for all ages. Whether you are a novice interested in lessons, an experienced racer looking for a little competition, or a professional looking to organize your next company outing, Courageous' affordable prices and professional service truly make it the best sailing option in town.
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Biking in Boston
Check out a complete set of biking routes around town along with bicycling safety tips and information on local bike shops. Routes include beginner, intermediate, and advanced routes.
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Check Out the Birds of Boston!
Our partners at the Friends of Jamaica Pond have a great webpage documenting the wide variety of birds that can be seen in our city.
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MassWildlife: Angler Education Program
Learn to fish from the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries & Wildlife's Angler Education Program (AEP). The program has several components designed to foster public appreciation and understanding of aquatic resources through fishing.
