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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 17h

Meet our Age Strong Garden Contest winners! 🌿🌼 🥇 Richard Macmillan & Alex McCray – Jamaica Plain 🥈 Arlene Simon – Dorchester 🥉 Daniel Satinsky – Jamaica Plain A special thanks to the Boston Age Strong Commission! Photos by the garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 29/09/2026

Introducing the new Parks and Recreation leadership team! Deputy Commissioners: 🌱 Planning, Ecology & Stewardship: Azzurra Cox 🏛️ Policy and Administration: Breeze Outlaw ✨ Engagement and Strategic Partnerships: Lindsey Santana Executive Directors: 🏙️ External Affairs & Partnerships: Nakia Hill

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 28/09/2026

We’re celebrating our 2026 Shade Garden Contest winners! 🥇 Ellen Scalese - Hyde Park 🥈 Sharon Gentges - East Boston 🥉 Peter Gelhaar - Back Bay 📸 Photos courtesy of the garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 25/09/2026

Join us next week for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden in #Dorchester 📅 Saturday, October 3, 10:30 AM 📍 Steven P. Odom Serenity Garden, 23 Hopkins St. 🔗 boston.gov/odom-serenity-garden Celebrate the updated community space to honor the late Steven P. Odom. 🦋

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 25/09/2026

Our Boston Blooms Daffodil bulb program is back! 🌼We’re giving away more than 15,000 daffodil bulbs this fall so they can be planted now and bring color to our neighborhoods when spring arrives. Supplies are limited so register NOW at boston.gov/boston-blooms

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 25/09/2026

Registration is officially FULL for our Putting for Parks Golf Tournament! We can’t wait to see you on the course on Oct 19. While registration may be closed, there are still opportunities to get involved as a hole sponsor or supporter of the event. Visit boston.gov/putting-parks to learn more.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 23/09/2026

Registration is now open for the Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament taking place during the weekends of Oct 24-25 and Nov 7-8! ⚽ Gather your squad and sign up a team today: boston.gov/parks-sports

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 22/09/2026

Save the date! 🎃Join us on Fri, Oct 16 at our spooktacular Fall-O-Ween Children’s Festival for FREE fall & Halloween-themed activities, treats & more! 👻Fri, Oct 16 🌙 4-8 p.m. Boston Common Parade Ground, Beacon & Charles Street 🪦 Visit boston.gov/falloween or the link in our bio to learn more!

Fall-o-ween Children's Festival - enjoy FREE fall themed activities. Friday, October 16 from 4-8 p.m. at Boston Common, Parade Ground. Boston.gov/falloween

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 21/09/2026

🎯Our Forever Young Drop-In Program returns this Wednesday at Langone Park in the North End. Offering bocce and archery to adults ages 55+, this program will be packed with fun! 🗓️ Wednesdays Sept 23 - Nov 4, 2026 ⏰11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 📍 Langone Park Learn more at boston.gov/forever-young.

Flyer for Forever Young Free Drop-In Program. Wed Sept 23- Nov 4, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at Langone Park, North End.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 18/09/2026

Join us and Boston Planning Department on Tuesday, September 29 for TWO community meetings to discuss Christopher Columbus Park & Long Wharf: 12:30 p.m. | Christopher Columbus Park @ the Harborwalk 6:00 p.m. | The Civic Pavilion @ City Hall Plaza Register at boston.gov/columbus-long-wharf.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 18/09/2026

🎨🌿This weekend, artists took in the flora and fauna of Roslindale Wetlands Urban Wild to inspire their unique watercolor creations as part of our ParkARTS Watercolor Workshop Series. Photo by eatlaterphotofirst on IG 🖼️ boston.gov/watercolor-workshops

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 17/09/2026

Walk the waterways with the Boston Park Rangers! 🥾🌳Join us on Sunday for a guided tour of the Emerald Necklace waterways from the Back Bay Fens to Jamaica Pond. This walking tour is free and will take 3-4 hrs, please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes. boston.gov/park-rangers

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 17/09/2026

Join us this Saturday 9/19 to celebrate a groundbreaking at West of Washington Family Park, Dorchester’s newest City park. Learn more at boston.gov/wow-park

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 16/09/2026

Celebrate our Porch, Balcony, or Container Category winners for this year's Garden Contest! 🥇 Peter Cahn & Donald Hess - Back Bay 🥈 Paul H. Belanger - West End 🥉 Doug Gifford - South End Photos provided by garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest or at the link in our bio!

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 15/09/2026

Hey East Boston! Join us next week for a community meeting on Tuesday, September 22 about site analysis and next steps for Putnam Square. 📅 Tuesday, September 22, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. To register or view more information visit boston.gov/putnam-square.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 15/09/2026

Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, Boston! We’re proud to celebrate our Commissioner, Diana Fernandez Bibeau, who has been named to ALX100 list of 100 leaders across Massachusetts championing Latino American prosperity. Read the full list in the The Boston Globe and at ALX100.com

Portrait of Diana Fernandez Bibeau, Commissioner of Parks & Recreation and Deputy of Open Space for the City of Boston, smiling in professional attire.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 14/09/2026

Celebrate our Large Yard Category winners for this year's Garden Contest! 🥇 Shoma Haque - Jamaica Plain 🥈 Molly Duggan - Mattapan 🥉 Greg Tyo & Jorge Serrao - Dorchester Photos provided by garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest!

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 14/09/2026

Hey Mission Hill! Join us this week for a community meeting on Thursday, September 17 about site analysis and next steps for McLaughlin Playground. 📅 Thursday, September 17, 2026 @ 6:00 p.m. To register or view more information visit boston.gov/mclaughlin.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 14/09/2026

The Parks Fall Fitness Series is back! 🍂Join us and Boston Public Health Commission in the parks for FREE fitness classes everyday this fall. Enjoy a variety of healthy activities from Walking Group to Yoga, Dance Hall Bootcamp, and more. 🧘‍♀️ boston.gov/fitness

Illustration promoting Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series with people exercising and autumn leaves, free classes from Sept 13 to Oct 17, 2026.

Schedule for Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series from September 13 to October 17, 2026, listing free yoga, Tai Chi, Zumba, and other classes at various park locations.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 13/09/2026

Sunday, September 13: Highland Park Watercolor Workshop is cancelled due to inclement weather. For more information about our watercolor workshops, check out boston.gov/watercolor-workshops

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 11/09/2026

Celebrate our Medium Yard Category winners for this year's Garden Contest! 🥇 Ernesto Falcon & Rui Almeida - Roslindale 🥈 Annie McHugh - Jamaica Plain 🥉 Tom Bessette & Ike Colbert - Dorchester Photos provided by garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest!

Medium Yard Garden Category winners announcement for Mayor Michelle Wu's 2026 garden contest.

2026 Mayors Garden Contest Medium Yard Category first place winners: Ernesto Falcon and Rui Almeida in Roslindale.

2026 Mayors Garden Contest Medium Yard Category second place winner: Annie McHugh in Jamaica Plain.

2026 Mayors Garden Contest Medium Yard Category third place winners: Tom Bessette and Ike Colbert in Dorchester.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 10/09/2026

Tee up for a good cause! ⛳ There’s still time to register for our 3rd Annual Putting for Parks Golf Tournament at George Wright Golf Course on Monday, October 19. 🏆 Spots are limited. Register TODAY as an individual or foursome at boston.gov/putting-parks

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 08/09/2026

We want your feedback! The Boston Common Mayor’s Walk is a heavily used pathway that cuts through Common from Charles Street to the Park Street T Stop. Take the pulse check survey now at boston.gov/mayors-walk

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 08/09/2026

Congratulations to the Small Yard Category winners for this year's Garden Contest! 🥇 Beverly Christians and David Delacroix - South End 🥈 Tara Kuglen - South Boston 🥉 Katherine Bielec-Steveson - Roslindale Photos provided by garden contest entrants. See more at boston.gov/garden-contest!

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 02/09/2026

🐴 Ever wondered what it’s like to be a Boston Park Ranger? Saddle up for an insider look! 📅 Thursday, September 3, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 📍 Parks Maintenance Yard, 275 Canterbury Street 🔗boston.gov/park-rangers

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 28/08/2026

📽️ Movie Night 🎞️ Boston Common 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

Poster for Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights featuring a free showing of 'Wicked for Good' on August 29, 2026 at dusk. Location changed to Boston Common near Brewer Fountain, 139 Tremont St, Boston. Free popcorn while supplies last. For more info go to boston.gov/movie-nights.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 27/08/2026

LOCATION CHANGE🫧We simply couldn’t be happier to share that we'll be screening Wicked: For Good THIS Saturday on the Boston Common! 🎬 Free screening of Wicked: For Good 📅 Saturday, August 29 | Movie at dusk (around 8:00 p.m.) 📍 Boston Common (near the Brewer Fountain) boston.gov/movie-nights

Two people dressed as Elphaba and Glinda from Wicked hold hands at an outdoor movie screening in a park during sunset.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 26/08/2026

📽️ Movie Night continues. 🎞️ Moakley Park, South Boston 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 26/08/2026

Join us for a summer night of great tunes & golden hour views at the William Devine Golf Course Patio featuring Rey Royale! 🗓 Wed, Aug 26th 🕕 6:00 PM Kick back, relax, and soak in the sunset with music, friends & the perfect patio vibe. For more information visit: boston.gov/golf-concert-series

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 26/08/2026

Don’t throw away your shot! ⭐There’s nothing like summer in the city and we’re celebrating with a FREE screening of Hamilton at City Hall: 🎬 Hamilton 📅 Thursday, Sept 3 | Movie at dusk (around 7:45 p.m.) 📍City Hall Plaza 🍿Be in the room where it happens: boston.gov/250-movies

Flyer for Boston 250 Movie Nights: Hamilton
Free Entry, Movie Starts at Dusk, Free Popcorn
Thursday, September 3 at dusk at City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Boston. Boston.gov/250-movies

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 25/08/2026

📽️ Movie Night! Free popcorn while supplies last. 🎞️ Training Field, Charlestown 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

Poster for Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights featuring the film 'Goat' on August 26 at Winthrop Square Training Field with free popcorn while supplies last.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 24/08/2026

📽️ Movie Night! Come make some memories in the parks with the kids. 🎞️ East Boston Memorial Park 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 24/08/2026

Let’s hear it for our BNBL boys champions 🏆🏀 🏆Boys 11U: Winning on this Side 🏆Boys 13U: Lee School 🏆Boys 15U: Lee School 🏆Boys 18U: Lee School Learn more about the Boston Neighborhood Basketball League at boston.gov/bnbl

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 24/08/2026

🍂✨ Fall colors aren’t just on the trees—bring them to life on your canvas! Join the Boston Parks & Recreation Dept for our Fall Watercolor Workshops. 🖌️🎨 All supplies are provided & no experience is needed—just bring your creativity! Registration is live at boston.gov/watercolor-workshops

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 23/08/2026

📽️This week in movie Nights 🍿 Tuesday - East Boston Memorial Park, East Boston 🌠 Wednesday - Training Field, Charlestonw 🎞️ Thursday - Moakley Park, South Boston 🍿 Satruday - Copley Square 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 20/08/2026

📽️ Movie Night tonight! 🎞️ Iacono Playground, Hyde Park 📽️ www.boston.gov/calendar/movie-night…

Poster for Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights featuring the film Anaconda on August 20 at Iacono Playground, Hyde Park, with free popcorn while supplies last.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 18/08/2026

📽️ Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights continue 🎞️ Wednesday - Draper - West Roxbury 📽️ Goat

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 18/08/2026

🏀Join us in congratulating our first round of BNBL champions. 🏆Girls 13U: Condon Community Center 🏆Girls 15U: Showstoppers 🏆Girls 18U: Shelburne Alphas Thank you to all of our players, coaches, and families for making this season one to remember. Learn more: boston.gov/bnbl

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 17/08/2026

📽️ Movie Night! 🎞️ Walsh Playground, Dorchester 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

Poster for Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights featuring Superman at Walsh Playground, Dorchester, on Monday, August 17, with free popcorn while supplies last.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 16/08/2026

📽️ Boston Park's Movie Nights for this upcoming week 🍿 Monday - Walsh Playground, Dorchester 🌠 Wednesday - Draper Playground, West Roxbury 🎞️ Thursday - Iacono Playground, Hyde Park 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

Bright marquee sign announcing Mayor Michelle Wu's free Movie Nights with popcorn, running weeknights August 4-29, summer 2026 in Boston.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 14/08/2026

Let’s go to the movies! 🍿🎬Office of Mayor Michelle Wu 吳弭's FREE Movie Nights Series continues this weekend in the parks. 📜Sat 8/15 - National Treasure at Jamaica Pond Pinebank, JP 🦸 Mon 8/17- Superman at Walsh Playground, Dorchester 🐐 Wed 8/19 - Goat at Draper Playground, West Roxbury

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 14/08/2026

📽️ Movie Night! 🎞️ Saturday - Jamaica Pond (Sugar Bowls) 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

Poster for Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights featuring National Treasure, showing a man holding a torch with event details for August 15 at Jamaica Pond Pinebank.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 13/08/2026

TONIGHT, the final Tito Puente Latin Music Series in celebration of our 20th year. **NEW LOCATION - ODAY PLAYGROUND in the South End** 🎶Ehshawnee 🗓️ Thursday, August 13 ⏰ 7:00 p.m. 💃 For more info, visit: Boston.gov/Tito-Puente

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 12/08/2026

📽️ Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Night 🌠October Sky + special METEOR SHOWER programming 🍿 TONIGHT! ⏰ Arts and Crafts and additional space themed kids activities start at 7 pm 📍 Healy Playground (Roslindale) 💥 www.boston.gov/calendar/movie-night…

Poster for Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights featuring a special meteor shower event showing 'October Sky' on August 12 at Healy Playground, Roslindale.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 11/08/2026

📽️ Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights continue 🎞️ Tuesday - Marcella Playground, Roxbury 🦸 www.boston.gov/calendar/movie-night…

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 08/08/2026

📽️ Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights 🍿 Monday - Rogers Park - Allston/Brighton 🦸 The Bad Guys 2 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

Poster for Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights featuring DreamWorks' The Bad Guys 2, showing animated characters and event details for August 10 at Rogers Park, Boston.

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 07/08/2026

📽️ Mayor Michelle Wu's Movie Nights continue next week 🍿 Monday - Rogers Park, Brighton 🌠 Tuesday - MarcellaPlayground, Roxbury 🎞️ Wednesday - Healy Playground, Roslindale 📽️ Saturday - Jamaica Pond, Jamaica Plain 📽️ Boston.gov/MovieNights

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 07/08/2026

SCORE Boston Hockey is excited to host a FREE Girls in Sports Community Event THIS Sunday 8/9 from 4-6:30 p.m. at Garvey Park in Dorchester! The event is free, but registration is required and spots are limited: ow.ly/Aul150ZxGg5

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Boston Parks Department @parks.boston.gov · 05/08/2026

Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonight's golf course concert at Franklin Park has been cancelled. We apologize for the inconvenience. Catch us next week at George Wright! For more information visit: boston.gov/golf-concert-series

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