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Hike Boston: Ranger Led Hike

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

August 31, 2024
Event Date2024-08-31T11:00:00

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.

Description: Join a Boston Park Ranger for a short walk, interpretive talk, or day hike and learn more about Boston's park system. Guided hikes and walks vary in length from .5 miles up to 4 miles. Depending on the length, they can last from 30 minutes up to 3 hours. All guided hikes and walks will begin at a predetermined location in the area in which they are offered. Restrooms and drinking water may or may not be available, come prepared with whatever you will need for the tour.

Topics and routes will vary depending on the location. Rangers will provide information on the natural and cultural history of the park throughout the walk or hike. These tours are offered in many areas of the city, including; Franklin Park, Jamaica Pond and Olmsted Park, The Back Bay Fens, and the Boston Common.

For more information, visit the Hike Boston home page.

August 31, 2024
Event Date2024-08-31T11:00:00

Parks Fitness: Barre Fusion Class with Ingrid

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.

July 25, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 9, 2025, until August 29, 2025
  • Medal of Honor Park
    (Flag pole)
    South Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-25T17:30:00 - 2025-11-14T18:30:00

Barre Fusion is a custom curated class designed to build functional total body strength, balance, stamina and muscle control. This dynamic workout blends the grace of ballet with the burn of strength training for unparalleled results that enhance posture, flexibility, and muscle tone, leaving you stronger.



*Attendees are encouraged to bring a Mat, Water, and optional 1lb weights

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 due to weather.

Register here

July 25, 2025
  • 5:30pm - 6:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Friday, starting from May 9, 2025, until August 29, 2025
  • Medal of Honor Park
    (Flag pole)
    South Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-25T17:30:00 - 2025-11-14T18:30:00

Parks Fitness: Line Dancing with Boston Rhythm Riders

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.

July 23, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 7, 2025, until August 27, 2025
  • Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-23T18:30:00 - 2025-11-12T19:30:00

Step, Stomp and Slide with Boston Rhythm Riders! It’s the perfect way to get fit and have fun. Learn viral moves like "Boots on the Ground" while prepping for weddings, cookouts, and reunions! 

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

Register Here

July 23, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 7, 2025, until August 27, 2025
  • Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse
    1 Circuit Drive
    Dorchester, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-07-23T18:30:00 - 2025-11-12T19:30:00

Moakley Park Open House

Join us as we kick off the "Moakley Talks" with a virtual open house. "Moakley Talks" is a series of discussions on key aspects of the Moakley Park planning process. We hope you’ll join in on the conversation!

October 27, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Allison Perlman
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-10-27T18:00:00 - 2020-10-27T19:30:00
What To Expect 
  • Update on our initiatives since the 2018 Vision Plan open house 
  • Share feedback received
  • Overview of current design 
  • Introduce upcoming outreach events

Join the Zoom meeting

About Moakley Park

With ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, and water play, Moakley Park in South Boston has something for everyone. Learn more about the park.

October 27, 2020
  • 6:00pm - 7:30pm
  • via Zoom
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Allison Perlman
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date
Event Date2020-10-27T18:00:00 - 2020-10-27T19:30:00

Four Corners cleanup

All are welcome to help in a neighborhood beautification day event.

September 19, 2020
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • 10 Harvard Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Love Your Block
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date

  • Download our flier

Event Date2020-09-19T11:00:00 - 2020-09-19T15:00:00

On Saturday, September 19, Love Your Block and Four Corners Main Streets will host a neighborhood cleanup from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.. We will be meeting at 10 Harvard Avenue in Dorchester. Masks are required for participation and tools will be available.

Four Corners cleanup registration

September 19, 2020
  • 11:00am - 3:00pm
  • 10 Harvard Avenue
    Dorchester, MA 02121
  • Contact:
    Love Your Block
  • send an email
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Social good
  • Published Date

  • Download our flier

Event Date2020-09-19T11:00:00 - 2020-09-19T15:00:00

Franklin Park ecology small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 30, 2020
Event Date2020-07-30T19:00:00 - 2020-07-30T20:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's Ecology analysis findings.

Register for the event

July 30, 2020
Event Date2020-07-30T19:00:00 - 2020-07-30T20:00:00

Franklin Park connections small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 28, 2020
Event Date2020-07-28T13:00:00 - 2020-07-28T14:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's Connections analysis findings:

Register for the event

July 28, 2020
Event Date2020-07-28T13:00:00 - 2020-07-28T14:00:00

Franklin Park communities small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 23, 2020
Event Date2020-07-23T19:00:00 - 2020-07-23T20:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's History analysis findings.

Register for the event

July 23, 2020
Event Date2020-07-23T19:00:00 - 2020-07-23T20:00:00

Franklin Park history small group discussion

We are diving deep into topic areas of the Franklin Park Action Plan with small group discussion sessions.

July 21, 2020
Event Date2020-07-21T13:00:00 - 2020-07-21T14:00:00

Join us for a discussion about the Franklin Park Action Plan's History analysis findings:

Register for the event

July 21, 2020
Event Date2020-07-21T13:00:00 - 2020-07-21T14:00:00

Parks Summer Fitness: HIIT Training

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.

June 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 11, 2022, until October 1, 2022
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 2022-06-11T11:00:00

Note: There will not be an in-person class on Saturday, July 2.

Register for virtual class

This class is a total body workout that will get your heart rate pumping and will include a 6-minute warm up followed by blocks of body-weight exercises that target the upper body, lower body, core and cardio for a full body experience. We will end with a cool down and some stretching. Bring some water and a yoga/fitness mat if you have one.

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 due to weather.

Register for the event

June 11, 2022
  • 10:00am - 11:00am
    Repeats weekly on Saturday, starting from June 11, 2022, until October 1, 2022
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Published Date
Event Date2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 2022-06-11T11:00:00
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