Join us at an in-person community engagement meeting to introduce the design phase for improvements to McLean Playground. We'd love for you to join us so we can hear how you use the park and playground.

Rain Date: Sunday, October 23, 1 - 2:30 p.m.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at annie.blair@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-961-3028 by October 14.

This newly renovated playground includes all new play equipment for ages 2-5 years old, as well a 5-12-year-old play area. It includes a renovated basketball court along with updated lighting. A new walking path surrounding the central lawn area, along with new seating and picnic areas. As well as a new bicycle parking and repair station.

2022 marks the 32nd edition the Mayor's Cup. Founded in 1990 by legendary Boston coach Bill Squires to bring open cross country back to Franklin Park, the first race drew just nine runners. The event now draws nearly 1000 entrants from youth development runners to international caliber harriers. All races get at least one shot at Bear Cage Hill.



In 2022, the event will feature 6 youth races, a 5K All-comers, 5K Women's Championship, and 8K Men's Championship. 



The Mayor's Cup is supported by and partners with the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department with generous support from the B.A.A.  For more information, call (617) 961-3047 or visit the website.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Please see the link below to register.

Mayor's Cup Cross Country Registration

Join us at an in-person community engagement meeting. We'd love for you to join us for a discussion and site walk.

*In the event of rain join us via Zoom; link below.

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at Lauren.bryant@boston.gov, LCA@boston.gov, or 617-961-3019 by October 6.

Halloween is known as a day of fun and mischief, but we're making it one of service too! Join SPARK Boston at Women's Lunch Place, Back Bay's premiere day shelter for unhoused women to see their incredible programs in a whole new light. Over drinks and snacks, you can learn more about their incredible work empowering this vulnerable community and how you can get involved as a volunteer or a member of their Young Professionals program. Costumes are encouraged - it is a Halloween party after all! 

You can support WLP by bringing a pair of new socks, gift card to Dunkin' or Starbucks, or another high need in-kind donation item. We'll also be doing an on-site service project as part of the event. So tell your friends and get your spooky season on with SPARK Boston!