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Parks and Recreation's : Duck Boat Pull

Let's Pull Together for Youth Sports! 

April 12, 2025
Event Date2025-04-12T11:00:00 - 2025-04-12T15:00:00

Get ready for an unforgettable challenge at the Boston Parks and Recreation's First Annual Duck-Boat-Pull —a brand-new event taking place in the heart of the Boston Common, where teams of 10 will race against the clock to pull a 21,000-pound duck boat across a designated course. Think you've got what it takes to out-pull the competition?

This exciting event isn’t just about muscle—every pull you make directly benefits local youth sports and fitness programs that keep our kids active, healthy, and thriving. All proceeds go toward funding essential sports leagues, tournaments, and fitness initiatives managed by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for all of Boston’s youth.

This event is in partnership with the Boston Duck Tours.

Common Pull

April 12, 2025
Event Date2025-04-12T11:00:00 - 2025-04-12T15:00:00

Here's How it Works

  • TEAM CHALLENGE: Assemble a team of 10 friends, family, or coworkers (must be 16+ to participate & Teams must have exactly 10 members.)
  • TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE: Compete to pull the massive 21,000-pound duck boat in the fastest time. 
  • HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE: A $1,000 team donation (that's just $100 per person!) supports youth sports programs in Boston and helps fostering fitness, well-being, and new opportunities to explore a variety of sports.

How to Participate

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

Each team will consist of 10 members, with one appointed as the Team Captain. The Team Captain will be responsible for managing the team's registration process. 

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

BECOME A SPONSOR

Put your name on the duck! Sponsors must meet the deadline of March 21, 2025  for logo inclusion in event materials/signage.  For any questions. please contact Tiffany Clark at Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or (617) 233-2305.

SPONSOR LEVELS

SUPPORT THE RECREATION DIVISION

Can't make it to the event?  You can still support the Recreation Division by making a donation now or any time of year.

DONATE

Contact

For more information, please contact Tiffany Clark, Recreation Resource Development Manager, at tiffany.clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305. 

Thank You Event Sponsors

THANK YOU BOSTON DUCK TOURS

Downtown Movie Night: Wicked

Park's Movie Nights give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in city parks.

August 29, 2025
  • 7:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Boston Common - Frog Pond
    38 Beacon Street
    Downtown, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-29T19:30:00 - 2025-08-29T22:00:00

Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz, stars Emmy, Grammy and Tony winning powerhouse Cynthia Erivo (Harriet, Broadway’s The Color Purple) as Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power, and Grammy-winning, multi-platinum recording artist and global superstar Ariana Grande as Glinda, a popular young woman, gilded by privilege and ambition, who has yet to discover her true heart. (Year: 2024; Rating: PG)

All shows begin at dusk. The series is hosted by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and title sponsor Bank of America with additional support from the Mayor’s Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment.

Free popcorn will be provided while supplies last.

No pre-registration is needed to attend.

August 29, 2025
  • 7:30pm - 10:00pm
  • Boston Common - Frog Pond
    38 Beacon Street
    Downtown, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks and Recreation
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
    Bay Village
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-29T19:30:00 - 2025-08-29T22:00:00

Watercolor Painting Workshop - Back Bay

The ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops series takes place during September at six Boston locations.

September 21, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 4 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-21T10:00:00 - 2019-09-21T12:00:00

Budding artists, ages nine and up, are invited to join us.  The series of free workshops is just one of the many offerings of the annual ParkARTS program, sponsored by Holly and David Bruce. 

The workshops welcome artists of all skill levels to create their own greenspace-inspired masterpieces, with instruction and materials provided. All classes are held from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., weather permitting.

Want more information on the workshops and other ParkARTS programs? Please call 617-635-4505, or go to our Facebook page.

September 21, 2019
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • 4 Charles Street
    Boston, MA 02116
  • Contact:
    Parks Department
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Back Bay
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2019-09-21T10:00:00 - 2019-09-21T12:00:00
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