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Planning and Research at Boston Parks

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department plans for open space citywide. We maintain data, create online tools and maps, and conduct citywide planning. Our work shows areas that need open space, how our open space is performing, and tracks our urban canopy. Take a look below to see active planning initiatives, publications, maps, and more. 

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Parks & Recreation Data

Did you know that you can find parks-related datasets on Analyze Boston and ArcGIS Online? We strive for robust open data - datasets, maps, and dashboards - covering a wide array of topics. If you don't see data available on one of these 2 locations, feel free to contact us and we can share it!

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ArcGIS Online

Some of our data includes: 

  • Canopy coverage and change over time
  • Park property locations and jurisdictions
  • Park features and asset locations
  • Street tree and park tree inventory
  • Capital improvement locations and descriptions

Web Maps

Park Directory Map

Find a park and who maintains it

Spray Play Map

Locations of splash pads and on/off status

Canopy Change Analysis

Tracking canopy change every five years

Tree Inventory Map

Inventory of street and park trees

Design and Construction Projects

Locations of capital improvement projects led by the Design and Construction Unit

Accessible Park Features Map

Made in partnership with the Disabilities Commission

Citywide Planning Projects

Study of Shadow Impacts on Boston's Parks

Understanding the impacts of light and shadow on the Emerald Necklace parks and park users.

Planning for Future Parks

We're enhancing and enlarging Boston's network of resilient community parks. Where would you like to see parks?

Urban Forest Plan

Creating a blueprint for Boston's urban forest for the next 20 years and beyond.

Open Space and Recreation Plan

The OSRP provides a comprehensive overview and analysis of Boston's park system as well as a set of goals and a Seven-Year Action Plan that will guide the City's parks-related work heading towards 2030.

Open Space Acquisition Program

Expanding the park system takes everyone. Check out the Open Space Acquisition Program to see what Parks and Recreation is doing for its part and submit a site for consideration. 

More open space!

 

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