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Boston, we want to hear from you!🚣 The Jamaica Pond Boathouse building and the adjacent Bandstand building are in need of renovation! Help us plan these upgrades by taking our survey, which is linked on our webpage: boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boat… 🗓️ Survey closes March 31st, 2026.
Image of Jamaica Pond in the fall, with the Boathouse and the Bandstand building on the shoreline.

ALT Image of Jamaica Pond in the fall, with the Boathouse and the Bandstand building on the shoreline.

Image of the Jamaica Pond Boathouse

ALT Image of the Jamaica Pond Boathouse

Image of the Bandstand building

ALT Image of the Bandstand building

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This week, we are highlighting our recent Winter Events! We are sharing some photos from our Snowshoeing Safari, see how attendees adventured through the snow with our wonderful Park Rangers!❄️ For more about our Park Rangers and their programs, visit: boston.gov/park-rangers.
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🥇⛸️We brought the gold medal energy to Boston’s largest greenspace with free ice skating, snow shoeing, sledding, inflatables, and winter treats last week. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate the Winter Festival at Franklin Park with us! ☕ boston.gov/winterfest
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This week, we are highlighting some of our recent Winter Events! First, we are sharing photos from our Stable Tour and Horse-of-Course events, see how attendees got to know our amazing rangers and horses!🐴 For more about our Park Ranger programs, visit: boston.gov/park-rangers.
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🌨️ Today's 4:00 p.m. Kids Dance at the Roslindale Community Center will also be cancelled due to ongoing inclement weather. @CityOfBoston @BCYFcenters @HealthyBoston
Boston Parks and Recreation Department@BostonParksDeptFeb 23
⚠️🌨️Due to inclement weather, today’s Winter Fitness Series classes (Monday, February 23) are cancelled. There will also be no Open Gym at the Carter Bubble Field. 💪 Stay active at home! Visit boston.gov/fitness for pre-recorded workout classes available anytime.
Winter Fitness Series in Boston cancelled due to inclement weather, originally scheduled Jan 5-Apr 4, 2026, all classes free and public.

ALT Winter Fitness Series in Boston cancelled due to inclement weather, originally scheduled Jan 5-Apr 4, 2026, all classes free and public.

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Boston Parks and Recreation Department@BostonParksDeptFeb 23
⚠️🌨️Due to inclement weather, today’s Winter Fitness Series classes (Monday, February 23) are cancelled. There will also be no Open Gym at the Carter Bubble Field. 💪 Stay active at home! Visit boston.gov/fitness for pre-recorded workout classes available anytime.
Winter Fitness Series in Boston cancelled due to inclement weather, originally scheduled Jan 5-Apr 4, 2026, all classes free and public.

ALT Winter Fitness Series in Boston cancelled due to inclement weather, originally scheduled Jan 5-Apr 4, 2026, all classes free and public.

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⛳ Registration for @FirstTeeMass classes at Franklin Park have been POSTPONED until Monday, March 2. Opening times based on age groups: Age 7-9: 12:00 p.m. Age 10-11: 1:00 p.m. Age 12 and older: 2:00 p.m. 🏌🏽‍♀️Register online at firstteemass.org
Green First Tee Massachusetts flag on a golf course with players practicing swings under clear blue sky.

ALT Green First Tee Massachusetts flag on a golf course with players practicing swings under clear blue sky.

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⚠️🌨️Due to inclement weather, today’s Winter Fitness Series classes (Monday, February 23) are cancelled. There will also be no Open Gym at the Carter Bubble Field. 💪 Stay active at home! Visit boston.gov/fitness for pre-recorded workout classes available anytime.
Winter Fitness Series in Boston cancelled due to inclement weather, originally scheduled Jan 5-Apr 4, 2026, all classes free and public.

ALT Winter Fitness Series in Boston cancelled due to inclement weather, originally scheduled Jan 5-Apr 4, 2026, all classes free and public.

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This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Albert “Bootsie” Lewis, who has devoted his life to creating a safe space for Black youth in tennis.
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⛸️❄️The Annual Winter Festival is coming to Franklin Park TOMORROW, Saturday, February 21! Join us from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for this FREE event packed with fun for the whole family: boston.gov/winterfest
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Boston, we want to hear from you!🚣 The Jamaica Pond Boathouse building and the adjacent Bandstand building are in need of renovation. Help us plan these improvements by taking our survey before March 31st, 2026! 🔗 Take the survey linked on our webpage: boston.gov/jamaica-pond-boat…
Image of Jamaica Pond in the fall, with the Boathouse and the Bandstand building on the shoreline.

ALT Image of Jamaica Pond in the fall, with the Boathouse and the Bandstand building on the shoreline.

Image of the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and the adjacent Bandstand building.

ALT Image of the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and the adjacent Bandstand building.

Image of the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and the adjacent Bandstand building.

ALT Image of the Jamaica Pond Boathouse and the adjacent Bandstand building.

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Winter fun is taking over at Franklin Park this week!☃️ Join us February 19-21 for FREE, family-friendly winter activities in the park, concluding with an epic festival hosted with @FranklinParkBos and title sponsor @HighlandStreet. boston.gov/winterfest
Winter Festival at Franklin Park flyer. 📅 Feb 19 11:00 a.m. – Stable Tour 2:00 p.m.– Snowshoeing Safari 📅 Feb 20 2:00 p.m. – Horse-of-Course 📅 Saturday, February 21 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Winter Festival 🎉

ALT Winter Festival at Franklin Park flyer. 📅 Feb 19 11:00 a.m. – Stable Tour 2:00 p.m.– Snowshoeing Safari 📅 Feb 20 2:00 p.m. – Horse-of-Course 📅 Saturday, February 21 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Winter Festival 🎉

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February vacation is here, come explore Franklin Park with the Boston Park Rangers!🐴❄️ 📅 Feb 19 11:00 a.m. – Stable Tour 2:00 p.m.– Snowshoeing Safari 📅 Feb 20 2:00 p.m. – Horse-of-Course 📅 Feb 21 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. – Winter Festival 🎉 boston.gov/winterfest
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This #BlackHistoryMonth, Boston Parks and Recreation is honoring Black Bostonians whose legacies live on in our parks. Today, we’re celebrating Clarence “Jeep” Jones, a well known activist who was deeply involved within the Roxbury community and Boston's first Black Deputy Mayor.
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Happy Valentine's Day! ❤️ Between ice skating on the Frog Pond in Boston Common, taking a lovely stroll through the James P. Kelleher Rose Garden, or paying a visit to the @FOCCP's 'Tunnel of Love', what could be a better place to spend time with loved ones than a Boston park?
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We’re thrilled to welcome back Alexis Beckett, award-winning sports reporter and producer for WCVB Channel 5, 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! 🦆
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🥎 Ready to level up your game this February vacation? Join our FREE Softball hitting & fielding clinics led by the UMass Boston Softball team and coaches on February 17 & 18 at the Carter Field! 👉 Register now: boston.gov/parks-sports
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🌬️Winter Festival is coming to Franklin Park, concluding with an epic celebration on Saturday, February 21! Join us from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. for this FREE event packed with fun for the whole family. 📍 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester Learn more: boston.gov/winterfest
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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: forms.gle/NHae67L3D9EicnS68 🗓️ Survey closes February 28th, 2026.
Image of pathway on Jefferson Playground in fall, leaves are on the ground in bright fall colors.

ALT Image of pathway on Jefferson Playground in fall, leaves are on the ground in bright fall colors.

Image of Jefferson Playground in springtime.

ALT Image of Jefferson Playground in springtime.

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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! ❄️✨
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