At the event, you'll learn about the office's current resources and how we look to move forward with your input. Food, childcare, and interpretation services are available during the event.

Register for the event

Can't make it? Fill out our Redefining Womanhood survey online!

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.

THIS IS NOT A HIKE - THIS IS A PROGRAM Ranger Hartgrove will be overseeing our first open exhibit 'Raptors In Our Region,' the program focusing on the birds of prey most commonly found in our parks. 'Come see our collection of Raptors and find out how they interact with our urban ecosystem here in Boston.'

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

The Boston Public Health Commission is holding a free Family COVID-19 Vaccination Event for children, families and anyone who needs a COVID-19 vaccine or booster.

COVID-19 vaccines and the new Omicron-specific booster will be available at this event. Registration is encouraged and walk-ins are welcome! 

$75 gift cards will be offered to people 18 and under who get vaccinated or boosted and to one caregiver who gets vaccinated or boosted with them at the event. Gift cards will be available to these individuals while supplies last. Please note that registering in advance does not guarantee you a gift card. 

This event is geared toward vaccinating Boston children and families, but everyone is welcome to get vaccinated at this event. 

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.

The City of Boston commissioned Victor "Marka27" Quiñonez to create the mural "Souledad" at Washington Manor in the South End as part of the Transformative Public Art Program. Join the artist, the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture, the Boston Housing Authority, Youth Lead the Change, and local community members for a celebration of the new artwork. The event will be held at the mural site (1701 Washington Street) on October 1 from 12 - 2 p.m. The event is free and open to all ages.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for those 6 months and older.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for those 6 months and older.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for those 6 months and older.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up.

Walk-ins only. No appointment needed! Offering vaccines for ages 6 months and up.