Parks and Recreation Commission
The Boston Park Commission was established in 1875 by legislative act to oversee the creation of the City's park system, beginning with the Emerald Necklace.
The Boston Parks Commission is responsible for oversight of land acquisition, enforcement of design regulations, naming of parks, memorial plaques and making of rules.
The Parks and Recreation Commission typically meets remotely on the last Monday of each month, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Meeting notices and hearing details are posted on the City Clerk’s Public Notices webpage. To confirm a hearing date, please contact prc@boston.gov.
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Commission Info
Department: Parks and Recreation
Authority: City of Boston
Term: Four (4) years
Stipend: No
Total Seats: 7
Upcoming Hearings
Upcoming HearingsAbout the commission
The authority of the Parks Commission is set forth in Chapter 185 of the Acts of 1875, Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 45, and Municipal Code Section 7.4.
Further, the commission reviews construction or alteration of all buildings and structures within 100 feet of a public park or parkway. You can find more information about applying for this review online.
Resources
Current members
| Member | Appointed | Expires | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Queeley | 1/25/2021 | 1/25/2025 | Active |
| William Epperson | 1/25/2021 | 1/25/2025 | Active |
| Eugene Bolinger | 9/22/2023 | 9/22/2025 | Active |
| Icey Washington | 5/6/2024 | 5/6/2028 | Active |
| Jessicah Pierre | 5/6/2024 | 5/6/2028 | Active |
| Sandra Kautz | 1/6/2025 | 12/31/2027 | Active |
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Commission Info
Department: Parks and Recreation
Authority: City of Boston
Term: Four (4) years
Stipend: No
Total Seats: 7
