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Hike Boston - Roslindale Wetlands

Hike Boston is a week-day day-time hiking series where we invite you to join us for a walk in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

March 28, 2025
2025-03-28T12:00:00 - 2025-03-28T13:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, or Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

Join us for an Urban Wilds walk of the Roslindale Wetlands.

Map of the wetlands with meeting location on Walter Street marked.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

March 28, 2025
2025-03-28T12:00:00 - 2025-03-28T13:00:00
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Hike Boston: Horse of Course

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, or Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

September 27, 2024
2024-09-27T15:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational. Hikes will explore different wilderness or park areas of Boston. Hikes will take place primarily on unpaved paths. Programs will last about one hour and length may vary.

THIS IS NOT A HIKE - THIS IS A PROGRAM Description: This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

September 27, 2024
2024-09-27T15:00:00
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Hike Boston: Beginning Boston Tour

Hike Boston is a weekday, day-time hiking series where we invite you to join us for a walk in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

August 25, 2024
2024-08-25T13:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

Description: Discover Boston's eventful history with our Urban Park Rangers as you stroll along the Boston Common and parts of the Freedom Trail exploring historical events, people, and communities that have shaped our city over the past 5 decades. Beginning Boston Tours vary in length from .5 miles up to 2 miles. Depending on the length, they can last from 30 minutes up to 2 hours. Starting location will be outside the VIC, with the ending location varying from tour-to-tour.  Restrooms and drinking water may or may not be available, come prepared with whatever you will need for the walk or hike.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

August 25, 2024
2024-08-25T13:00:00
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Hike Boston: Horse of Course Program

Hike Boston is a hiking series where we invite you to join us for a walk or an interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

September 30, 2024
2024-09-30T15:00:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

Please note — this is not a hike. This is a "Horse of Course" program hosted by a Boston Park Ranger. Come meet one of the mounted units from our herd and learn about their role in the parks, and how they are cared for.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

September 30, 2024
2024-09-30T15:00:00
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Hike Boston: Allandale Woods

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

September 16, 2024
2024-09-16T10:30:00

Boston Park Rangers, Urban Wilds staff, and Parks employees will provide formal and informal discussions or tours during the hikes. Some hikes may be more focused on taking a walk in the park, while others may be more informational.

A good old fashioned hike in Allandale Woods.

For more information visit the Hike Boston home page.

September 16, 2024
2024-09-16T10:30:00
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February Vacation Open Gym

The Parks Department hosts a February Vacation Open Gym at the Bubble on Tuesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 23 for ages 7 and up.

February 23, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Carter Bubble
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-02-23T10:00:00 - 2023-02-23T12:00:00

Open Gym is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports such as kick ball, wiffle ball, soccer, football, and participate in fitness stations, run laps, etc.

February 23, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Carter Bubble
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-02-23T10:00:00 - 2023-02-23T12:00:00
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February Vacation Open Gym

The Parks Department hosts a February Vacation Open Gym at the Bubble on Tuesday, February 21 and Thursday, February 23 for ages 7 and up. 

February 21, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Carter Bubble
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-02-21T10:00:00 - 2023-02-21T12:00:00

Open Gym is available to students, families, and/or community members to play pick-up sports such as kick ball, wiffle ball, soccer, football, and participate in fitness stations, run laps, etc.

February 21, 2023
  • 10:00am - 12:00pm
  • Carter Bubble
    709 Columbus Avenue
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2023-02-21T10:00:00 - 2023-02-21T12:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Afrobeats pop up class

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

February 1, 2023
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • BCYF Gallivan Community Center
    61 Woodruff Way
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2023-02-01T19:00:00 - 2023-02-01T20:00:00

Afrobeats is a catch-all term for the various Afro-pop and fusion music that has modernized and transformed within Africa and has caught the hearts of the diaspora. Afrobeats has become the name of the dance and rhythmic technique and classes develop and build core strength, stamina, rhythmic sensibility, and most importantly build community. All levels welcome!

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations.

Register for class here!

February 1, 2023
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • BCYF Gallivan Community Center
    61 Woodruff Way
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2023-02-01T19:00:00 - 2023-02-01T20:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Afrobeats pop up class

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

February 1, 2023
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • BCYF Gallivan Community Center
    61 Woodruff Way
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2023-02-01T19:00:00 - 2023-02-01T20:00:00

Afrobeats is a catch-all term for the various Afro-pop and fusion music that has modernized and transformed within Africa and has caught the hearts of the diaspora. Afrobeats has become the name of the dance and rhythmic technique and classes develop and build core strength, stamina, rhythmic sensibility, and most importantly build community. All levels welcome!

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations.

Register for class here!

February 1, 2023
  • 7:00pm - 8:00pm
  • BCYF Gallivan Community Center
    61 Woodruff Way
    Mattapan, MA 02126
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Mattapan
  • Posted:
2023-02-01T19:00:00 - 2023-02-01T20:00:00
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Parks Fitness: Yoga pop up class

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of our certified instructors. Our classes are a partnership between the Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission. The series is sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts.

February 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • BCYF Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Posted:
2023-02-15T18:00:00 - 2023-02-15T19:00:00

This yoga class will bring you through postures to align, strengthen and promote flexibility in the body. This class, taught by Not Your Average Yoga teacher, will help you strengthen the body and the mind as you realize your spirit, impact, and self-worth. Classes will incorporate coping skills along with relaxation techniques.

Click the link below to sign up for the class on Eventbrite. This will allow you to add it to your calendar and receive updates if there are changes or cancellations.

Register for class here!

February 15, 2023
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • BCYF Roslindale Community Center
    6 Cummins Highway
    Roslindale, MA 02131
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Roslindale
  • Posted:
2023-02-15T18:00:00 - 2023-02-15T19:00:00
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