City of Boston Calendar Parks

Get Out & Go Birding

19 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 10am – 4pm

Birding can be a relaxing and fun pastime. Explore the bird world at the BNC at your own pace with one of our birding kits. Each kit includes two pairs of binoculars, tips for using binoculars, two bird guide books, and a list of common birds found at the BNC. Kits can be borrowed for 1.5 hours at a time. To ensure available kits please call ahead.

Phone: 617-983-8500
Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org
Cost: $2.00
Audience: Adults, Families
Neighborhood: Mattapan
MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St.
Type of Event: Environmental Events, Park Event
More info: www.massaudubon.org…

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

21 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Clarendon Street Park
260 Clarendon St
Boston, MA 02116
Tuesday, May 21, 2013, 9:30 – 10:30am

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services.

All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market.

Phone: 617-635-4505
Contact: Lauren Patrick
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Families
Neighborhood: Back Bay
Type of Event: Park Event

Millennium Park Phase 2 Renovation Meeting

22 May 2013 22:30:00 GMT

West Roxbury Education Complex Auditorium
1205 VFW Pkwy
West Roxbury, MA 02132
Wednesday, May 22, 2013, 6:30pm

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services invite the public to a meeting to discuss planned Phase 2 Renovation improvements to Millennium Park located at 300 Gardner Street in West Roxbury. The meeting will present proposed upgrades to the athletic facilities, programming, and lighting at the West Roxbury Education Complex playing fields.

Phone: (617) 635-4505
Contact: Parks Dept.
Neighborhood: West Roxbury
Type of Event: Public Meeting / Hearing

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

24 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Martin Tot Lot
95 Myrtlebank Ave
Boston, MA 02124
Friday, May 24, 2013, 9:30 – 10:30am

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services.

All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market.

Phone: 617-635-4505
Contact: Lauren Patrick
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Families
Neighborhood: Dorchester
Type of Event: Park Event

Get Out & Go Birding

25 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126
Saturday, May 25, 2013, 10am – 4pm

Birding can be a relaxing and fun pastime. Explore the bird world at the BNC at your own pace with one of our birding kits. Each kit includes two pairs of binoculars, tips for using binoculars, two bird guide books, and a list of common birds found at the BNC. Kits can be borrowed for 1.5 hours at a time. To ensure available kits please call ahead.

Phone: 617-983-8500
Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org
Cost: $2.00
Audience: Adults, Families
Neighborhood: Mattapan
MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St.
Type of Event: Environmental Events, Park Event
More info: www.massaudubon.org…

Get Out & Go Birding

26 May 2013 14:00:00 GMT

Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center
500 Walk Hill St
Mattapan, MA 02126
Sunday, May 26, 2013, 10am – 4pm

Birding can be a relaxing and fun pastime. Explore the bird world at the BNC at your own pace with one of our birding kits. Each kit includes two pairs of binoculars, tips for using binoculars, two bird guide books, and a list of common birds found at the BNC. Kits can be borrowed for 1.5 hours at a time. To ensure available kits please call ahead.

Phone: 617-983-8500
Contact: bnc@massaudubon.org
Cost: $2.00
Audience: Adults, Families
Neighborhood: Mattapan
MBTA: Orange line to Forest Hills, 21 or 31 bus to Harvard St.
Type of Event: Environmental Events, Park Event
More info: www.massaudubon.org…

Memorial Day (City Holiday)

27 May 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Monday, May 27, 2013

City offices closed. Sunday parking rules in effect; see link below for more information. Boston Public Libraries closed. BCYF Community Centers are closed.

More info: www.cityofboston.gov…

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

28 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Ringer Park
85 Allston St
Allston, MA 02134
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 9:30 – 10:30am

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services.

All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market.

Phone: 617-635-4505
Contact: Lauren Patrick
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Families
Neighborhood: Allston
Type of Event: Park Event

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

29 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Ringgold Park
10 Ringgold St
Boston, MA 02118
Wednesday, May 29, 2013, 9:30 – 10:30am

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services.

All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market.

Phone: 617-635-4505
Contact: Lauren Patrick
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Families
Neighborhood: South End
Type of Event: Park Event

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

30 May 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Ernst Chery Playground
74 Orlando St
Mattapan, MA 02126
Thursday, May 30, 2013, 9:30 – 10:30am

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services.

All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market.

Phone: 617-635-4505
Contact: Lauren Patrick
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Families
Neighborhood: Mattapan
Type of Event: Park Event

Mayor Menino's Neighborhood Coffee Hour

03 Jun 2013 13:30:00 GMT

Fallon Field Park
South St
Roslindale, MA 02131
Monday, June 3, 2013, 9:30 – 10:30am

The Neighborhood Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and other needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one-on-one discussions and a suggestion box at each site, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks, public areas, and city services.

All participants will enjoy Dunkin’ Donuts coffee and breakfast treats. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket. In addition, attendees will receive a flowering plant grown in the city’s greenhouses as a gift from Mayor Menino and be treated to fresh fruit from Whole Foods Market.

Phone: 617-635-4505
Contact: Lauren Patrick
Cost: Free
Audience: Adults, Seniors, Families
Neighborhood: Roslindale
Type of Event: Park Event

Rose Garden Party

13 Jun 2013 21:30:00 GMT

Kelleher Rose Garden
Back Bay Fens
70 Park Dr
Boston, MA 02215
Thursday, June 13, 2013, 5:30 – 8pm

Now in its 17th year, the Rose Garden Party is an elegant social event featuring delicious food and refreshments, live entertainment, a silent auction, and the Hats Galore contest. Located directly behind the Museum of Fine Arts in Frederick Law Olmsted’s renowned Emerald Necklace park system, the Kelleher Rose Garden is the largest of its kind in Boston and the ideal location for this summer garden party.

Phone: (617) 635-4032
Contact: Parks Dept.
Cost: www.cityofboston.gov…
Audience: Adults
Neighborhood: Fenway-Kenmore
Type of Event: Park Event
More info: www.cityofboston.gov…