Boston Parks Department
@parks.boston.gov
Official Bluesky account of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. Clean, green, safe & accessible open space for all Bostonians!
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📝Click here to take our take our 5–10 minute survey right now!
We want to hear from everyone, whether you visit Urban Wilds often, live next to one, or have never heard of them until today.
We want to hear from everyone, whether you visit Urban Wilds often, live next to one, or have never heard of them until today.
Help shape the future of Boston's Urban Wilds
"Urban Wilds" are permanently protected natural areas around Boston that are owned or preserved by the Boston Conservation Commission and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for habitat conserv...
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October 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
📝Click here to take our take our 5–10 minute survey right now!
We want to hear from everyone, whether you visit Urban Wilds often, live next to one, or have never heard of them until today.
We want to hear from everyone, whether you visit Urban Wilds often, live next to one, or have never heard of them until today.
Join us for a community open house to learn about the program and help shape the future of Boston’s natural areas.
📅Tuesday, Nov 10 @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍William Devine Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive
Learn more, RSVP, and take the survey at the link in our bio or by visiting boston.gov/urban-wilds.
📅Tuesday, Nov 10 @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍William Devine Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive
Learn more, RSVP, and take the survey at the link in our bio or by visiting boston.gov/urban-wilds.
October 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Join us for a community open house to learn about the program and help shape the future of Boston’s natural areas.
📅Tuesday, Nov 10 @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍William Devine Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive
Learn more, RSVP, and take the survey at the link in our bio or by visiting boston.gov/urban-wilds.
📅Tuesday, Nov 10 @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍William Devine Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive
Learn more, RSVP, and take the survey at the link in our bio or by visiting boston.gov/urban-wilds.
From wetlands to grasslands and everything in between, the @boston.gov @environment.boston.gov are developing a strategic plan to guide the future of this program over the next decade. 🌿
Learn more about our goals at www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-wilds-strategic-plan
Learn more about our goals at www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-wilds-strategic-plan
October 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
From wetlands to grasslands and everything in between, the @boston.gov @environment.boston.gov are developing a strategic plan to guide the future of this program over the next decade. 🌿
Learn more about our goals at www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-wilds-strategic-plan
Learn more about our goals at www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-wilds-strategic-plan
Boston has 30 official Urban Wilds. Our team also manages natural areas inside some of your favorite parks like Franklin Park, Olmsted Park, and Chandler Pond.
Have you visited one before? Explore each site further at boston.gov/urban-wild
Have you visited one before? Explore each site further at boston.gov/urban-wild
October 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Boston has 30 official Urban Wilds. Our team also manages natural areas inside some of your favorite parks like Franklin Park, Olmsted Park, and Chandler Pond.
Have you visited one before? Explore each site further at boston.gov/urban-wild
Have you visited one before? Explore each site further at boston.gov/urban-wild
Help us shape the future of Boston’s Urban Wilds!🌳
These are permanently protected natural areas across Boston that provide habitat for wildlife, support native plants, and connect people with nature.
We're working on a strategic plan to shape their future and need your input.
These are permanently protected natural areas across Boston that provide habitat for wildlife, support native plants, and connect people with nature.
We're working on a strategic plan to shape their future and need your input.
October 30, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Help us shape the future of Boston’s Urban Wilds!🌳
These are permanently protected natural areas across Boston that provide habitat for wildlife, support native plants, and connect people with nature.
We're working on a strategic plan to shape their future and need your input.
These are permanently protected natural areas across Boston that provide habitat for wildlife, support native plants, and connect people with nature.
We're working on a strategic plan to shape their future and need your input.
Come join the Boston Park Rangers on our Fall Foliage Walks!
📅Friday, November 6 @ 11:00 a.m.
📍Allandale Woods, West Roxbury
🍂🍁🥾boston.gov/park-rangers
#FranklinPark #FallFoliage #BostonParks #FallWalks #LeafPeeping #OutdoorLearning
📅Friday, November 6 @ 11:00 a.m.
📍Allandale Woods, West Roxbury
🍂🍁🥾boston.gov/park-rangers
#FranklinPark #FallFoliage #BostonParks #FallWalks #LeafPeeping #OutdoorLearning
October 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Come join the Boston Park Rangers on our Fall Foliage Walks!
📅Friday, November 6 @ 11:00 a.m.
📍Allandale Woods, West Roxbury
🍂🍁🥾boston.gov/park-rangers
#FranklinPark #FallFoliage #BostonParks #FallWalks #LeafPeeping #OutdoorLearning
📅Friday, November 6 @ 11:00 a.m.
📍Allandale Woods, West Roxbury
🍂🍁🥾boston.gov/park-rangers
#FranklinPark #FallFoliage #BostonParks #FallWalks #LeafPeeping #OutdoorLearning
Come join the Boston Park Rangers on our Fall Foliage Walks. Learn why the leaves change their color and enjoy a casual and informative walk through our parks. 🥾🍁🍂 #FallFoliage #BostonParks #ParkRangers #NatureWalks #LeafPeeping #OlmstedPark #FallInBoston
October 28, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Come join the Boston Park Rangers on our Fall Foliage Walks. Learn why the leaves change their color and enjoy a casual and informative walk through our parks. 🥾🍁🍂 #FallFoliage #BostonParks #ParkRangers #NatureWalks #LeafPeeping #OlmstedPark #FallInBoston
Meeting tonight! ⬇️
🌳Help shape the future of the Boston Common! Join us for a virtual community meeting to discuss improvements to the Boston Common Mayor’s Walk pathway and the Parkman Bandstand.
📅Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:00 p.m.
Learn more at boston.gov/mayors-walk and boston.gov/parkman-bandstand
📅Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:00 p.m.
Learn more at boston.gov/mayors-walk and boston.gov/parkman-bandstand
October 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Meeting tonight! ⬇️
Join us for an open house to learn about the Urban Wilds Program and help shape the future of Boston’s natural areas.
📅Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive
www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-wilds-strategic-plan
📅Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive
www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-wilds-strategic-plan
October 27, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Join us for an open house to learn about the Urban Wilds Program and help shape the future of Boston’s natural areas.
📅Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive
www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-wilds-strategic-plan
📅Tuesday, November 10 @ 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
📍William Devine Golf Course Clubhouse, 1 Circuit Drive
www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/urban-wilds-strategic-plan
Discover some of Boston's history this spooky season with the Boston Park Rangers. 🪦⚰️☠️ This featured burying ground tour is in the oldest public park in America: The Boston Common. Learn facts like this and more on Boston's days of yore, Tuesday, October 27th. #SpookySeason #BostonParkRangers
October 26, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Discover some of Boston's history this spooky season with the Boston Park Rangers. 🪦⚰️☠️ This featured burying ground tour is in the oldest public park in America: The Boston Common. Learn facts like this and more on Boston's days of yore, Tuesday, October 27th. #SpookySeason #BostonParkRangers
🌳Help shape the future of the Boston Common! Join us for a virtual community meeting to discuss improvements to the Boston Common Mayor’s Walk pathway and the Parkman Bandstand.
📅Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:00 p.m.
Learn more at boston.gov/mayors-walk and boston.gov/parkman-bandstand
📅Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:00 p.m.
Learn more at boston.gov/mayors-walk and boston.gov/parkman-bandstand
October 23, 2026 at 8:04 PM
🌳Help shape the future of the Boston Common! Join us for a virtual community meeting to discuss improvements to the Boston Common Mayor’s Walk pathway and the Parkman Bandstand.
📅Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:00 p.m.
Learn more at boston.gov/mayors-walk and boston.gov/parkman-bandstand
📅Tuesday, October 27 @ 6:00 p.m.
Learn more at boston.gov/mayors-walk and boston.gov/parkman-bandstand
Looking for something spooky this fall season? The Boston Park Rangers are giving tours on a series of historic burying grounds in the city. Learn about some of Boston's finest in the days of yore. #BostonHistory #HistoricTours #HistoricBoston #BostonParks #FallInBoston ☠️🪦⚰️
October 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Looking for something spooky this fall season? The Boston Park Rangers are giving tours on a series of historic burying grounds in the city. Learn about some of Boston's finest in the days of yore. #BostonHistory #HistoricTours #HistoricBoston #BostonParks #FallInBoston ☠️🪦⚰️
Today’s the day! Join us on the Boston Common Parade Ground for the annual Fall-O-Ween Festival!
🎃Thursday, October 22 🌙 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street
👻Visit boston.gov/falloween
🎃Thursday, October 22 🌙 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street
👻Visit boston.gov/falloween
Fall-o-Ween Children's Festival 2026
The Fall-o-Ween Children’s Festival is presented by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with the Skating Club of Boston. The key sponsors are Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers and HP Hood LLC. Additional support is provided by New England Dairy Council.
boston.gov
October 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Today’s the day! Join us on the Boston Common Parade Ground for the annual Fall-O-Ween Festival!
🎃Thursday, October 22 🌙 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street
👻Visit boston.gov/falloween
🎃Thursday, October 22 🌙 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street
👻Visit boston.gov/falloween
Want to learn about creatures that bump in the night? The Boston Park Rangers will be having an open house at their Nature Center at Jamaica Pond; find out about owls, bats, and other nighttime critters you might find in Boston's Parks!🦉🦇🏞️ #NighttimeCreatures #WildlifeEducation
October 16, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Want to learn about creatures that bump in the night? The Boston Park Rangers will be having an open house at their Nature Center at Jamaica Pond; find out about owls, bats, and other nighttime critters you might find in Boston's Parks!🦉🦇🏞️ #NighttimeCreatures #WildlifeEducation
In part two of our Parks Care Series, Commissioner Diana Fernandez Bibeau catches up with Kevin, a member of our parks maintenance team, to go behind the scenes and show what it takes to keep our parks in tip-top shape.
October 16, 2026 at 1:01 PM
In part two of our Parks Care Series, Commissioner Diana Fernandez Bibeau catches up with Kevin, a member of our parks maintenance team, to go behind the scenes and show what it takes to keep our parks in tip-top shape.
Ever wonder what lurks in Mattahunt Woods? 👻 Come discover it with us this weekend.
📅 October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
🍂Mattahunt Woods Urban Wilds, 206 Colorado Street
Learn more at boston.gov/calendar/mattahaunt-woods-discovery-day
📅 October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
🍂Mattahunt Woods Urban Wilds, 206 Colorado Street
Learn more at boston.gov/calendar/mattahaunt-woods-discovery-day
MattaHAUNT Woods Discovery Day
Join the Friends of Mattahunt Woods, the Trustees, and Boston Parks and Recreation for a free discovery event at the Urban Wild. We'll use the iNaturalist app to uncover what lies hidden here: the birds, plants, and fungi that keep these woods thriving. This event is FREE. There will also be prizes and activiites for kids, free snacks and refreshments, and Halloween fun! Costumes are encouraged. Meet at Matthunt Woods, Colorado Street Entrance at 206 Colorado Street, Mattapan.
boston.gov
October 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Ever wonder what lurks in Mattahunt Woods? 👻 Come discover it with us this weekend.
📅 October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
🍂Mattahunt Woods Urban Wilds, 206 Colorado Street
Learn more at boston.gov/calendar/mattahaunt-woods-discovery-day
📅 October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 a.m.
🍂Mattahunt Woods Urban Wilds, 206 Colorado Street
Learn more at boston.gov/calendar/mattahaunt-woods-discovery-day
Join us this weekend for a Pollinator Planting at Moakley Park 🐝🌱
📅 October 17, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.
🌳 Meet near the basketball courts at Moakley Park, South Boston
Learn more at moakleypark.org/calendar
📅 October 17, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.
🌳 Meet near the basketball courts at Moakley Park, South Boston
Learn more at moakleypark.org/calendar
October 15, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Join us this weekend for a Pollinator Planting at Moakley Park 🐝🌱
📅 October 17, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.
🌳 Meet near the basketball courts at Moakley Park, South Boston
Learn more at moakleypark.org/calendar
📅 October 17, 2026 @ 9:30 a.m.
🌳 Meet near the basketball courts at Moakley Park, South Boston
Learn more at moakleypark.org/calendar
🚨Due to forecasted rain, we’re rescheduling our Fall-O-Ween Festival to Thursday, October 22 on the Boston Common!
🎃Thursday, October 22 (NEW DATE!)
🌙 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street
🪦 Visit boston.gov/falloween or the link in our bio to learn more!
🎃Thursday, October 22 (NEW DATE!)
🌙 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street
🪦 Visit boston.gov/falloween or the link in our bio to learn more!
October 14, 2026 at 1:43 PM
🚨Due to forecasted rain, we’re rescheduling our Fall-O-Ween Festival to Thursday, October 22 on the Boston Common!
🎃Thursday, October 22 (NEW DATE!)
🌙 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street
🪦 Visit boston.gov/falloween or the link in our bio to learn more!
🎃Thursday, October 22 (NEW DATE!)
🌙 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon and Charles Street
🪦 Visit boston.gov/falloween or the link in our bio to learn more!
Hey Mission Hill👋 Improvements are coming to McLaughlin Playground and we’re looking for feedback on the design, including play features and whether the improvements should include a dog park. 🛝🐶
Share your thoughts by taking our survey by Friday, October 30 at boston.gov/mclaughlin.
Share your thoughts by taking our survey by Friday, October 30 at boston.gov/mclaughlin.
October 13, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Hey Mission Hill👋 Improvements are coming to McLaughlin Playground and we’re looking for feedback on the design, including play features and whether the improvements should include a dog park. 🛝🐶
Share your thoughts by taking our survey by Friday, October 30 at boston.gov/mclaughlin.
Share your thoughts by taking our survey by Friday, October 30 at boston.gov/mclaughlin.
The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive, sap-feeding insect that has recently been recorded in several Boston parks. While they might catch your eye, spotted lanternflies can harm our local trees and shrubs, and it’s important to know what to look out for.
boston.gov/lanternfly
boston.gov/lanternfly
October 9, 2026 at 7:34 PM
The Spotted Lanternfly (SLF) is an invasive, sap-feeding insect that has recently been recorded in several Boston parks. While they might catch your eye, spotted lanternflies can harm our local trees and shrubs, and it’s important to know what to look out for.
boston.gov/lanternfly
boston.gov/lanternfly
We’re wrapping up our 2026 Garden Contest by congratulating our Pollinator Garden winners! 🌸 🐝
🥇 Franco Campanello – South End
🥈 Kimba McDonald – Hyde Park
🥉 Stephanie Fletcher – Beacon Hill
Photos courtesy of the garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest.
🥇 Franco Campanello – South End
🥈 Kimba McDonald – Hyde Park
🥉 Stephanie Fletcher – Beacon Hill
Photos courtesy of the garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest.
October 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
We’re wrapping up our 2026 Garden Contest by congratulating our Pollinator Garden winners! 🌸 🐝
🥇 Franco Campanello – South End
🥈 Kimba McDonald – Hyde Park
🥉 Stephanie Fletcher – Beacon Hill
Photos courtesy of the garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest.
🥇 Franco Campanello – South End
🥈 Kimba McDonald – Hyde Park
🥉 Stephanie Fletcher – Beacon Hill
Photos courtesy of the garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest.
🍂⛵Join us next Thursday for a virtual community meeting to discuss the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and Bandstand. The design team will present the final recommendations for a future renovation project.
📅 October 15, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
For more information visit boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boathouse
📅 October 15, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
For more information visit boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boathouse
October 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM
🍂⛵Join us next Thursday for a virtual community meeting to discuss the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and Bandstand. The design team will present the final recommendations for a future renovation project.
📅 October 15, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
For more information visit boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boathouse
📅 October 15, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m.
For more information visit boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boathouse
We’re working with Boston Planning Department to bring improvements to Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf and we want to hear from you!
Learn more and take the survey before October 17 at boston.gov/columbus-long-wharf.
Learn more and take the survey before October 17 at boston.gov/columbus-long-wharf.
October 8, 2026 at 6:05 PM
We’re working with Boston Planning Department to bring improvements to Christopher Columbus Park and Long Wharf and we want to hear from you!
Learn more and take the survey before October 17 at boston.gov/columbus-long-wharf.
Learn more and take the survey before October 17 at boston.gov/columbus-long-wharf.
Ready, set, go! 👟Registration is open for the Mayor's Cup Cross Country races taking place on Sunday October 25, 2026 at Franklin Park.
🏆boston.gov/parks-sports
🏆boston.gov/parks-sports
October 8, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Ready, set, go! 👟Registration is open for the Mayor's Cup Cross Country races taking place on Sunday October 25, 2026 at Franklin Park.
🏆boston.gov/parks-sports
🏆boston.gov/parks-sports
Congratulation to our Storefront, Organization & Main Street District winners!
🥇 The Boston Home – Dorchester
🥈 Recreo Coffee & Roasterie – West Roxbury
🥉 Beacon Hill Garden Club – Beacon Hill
Photos courtesy of garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest.
🥇 The Boston Home – Dorchester
🥈 Recreo Coffee & Roasterie – West Roxbury
🥉 Beacon Hill Garden Club – Beacon Hill
Photos courtesy of garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest.
October 7, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Congratulation to our Storefront, Organization & Main Street District winners!
🥇 The Boston Home – Dorchester
🥈 Recreo Coffee & Roasterie – West Roxbury
🥉 Beacon Hill Garden Club – Beacon Hill
Photos courtesy of garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest.
🥇 The Boston Home – Dorchester
🥈 Recreo Coffee & Roasterie – West Roxbury
🥉 Beacon Hill Garden Club – Beacon Hill
Photos courtesy of garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest.