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Hike Boston: Photo Walk Franklin Park

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

April 6, 2023
2023-04-06T10:00:00 - 2023-04-06T11:00:00

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.

We invite photographers of all skill levels for hikes while improving their photography skills and seeing our parks from a different perspective. Bring your camera or smartphone and we will take photos as we go for a hike together.

For more information, visit the Hike Boston home page.

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April 6, 2023
2023-04-06T10:00:00 - 2023-04-06T11:00:00
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Parks Summer Fitness: Barre class

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 6, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from June 6, 2022, until September 26, 2022
  • Savin Hill Park (The Courts)
    25 Casplan Way
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-06T18:00:00 - 2022-06-06T19:00:00

Get your heart pumping to this classic Ballet format with a Neo-Soul twist! With infusions of Dance, Yoga, and Pilates, we will strengthen the core, sculpt the body, and increase flexibility to your favorite beats. All levels welcome.

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 6, 2022
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from June 6, 2022, until September 26, 2022
  • Savin Hill Park (The Courts)
    25 Casplan Way
    Dorchester, MA 02125
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-06T18:00:00 - 2022-06-06T19:00:00
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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.

May 10, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • Franklin Park
    Near golf clubhouse
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T18:30:00 - 2023-08-30T19:30:00

Line dancing is a fun activity that has all the necessary elements to improve cardiovascular health. The Rhythm Riders rotate moving from high to low impact line dances, so whether you want to get ready for the summer social season, upcoming weddings, family reunions or simply discover a fun new way to get moving again they have the moves for you! We are all too familiar with the Electric Slide and the Cupid Shuffle, please allow them to take you on a musical journey as you learn new line dances.

So come let the rhythm move you, because a body in motion, stays in motion!

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 for class

May 10, 2023
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 10, 2023, until August 30, 2023
  • Franklin Park
    Near golf clubhouse
    Dorchester, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • send an email
  • 617-635-4505
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2023-05-10T18:30:00 - 2023-08-30T19:30:00
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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
2020-10-27T18:00:00 - 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
2020-10-27T18:00:00 - 2020-10-27T19:30:00
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Four Corners cleanup

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

September 19, 2020
2020-09-19T11:00:00 - 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
2020-09-19T11:00:00 - 2020-09-19T15:00:00
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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
2020-07-30T19:00:00 - 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
2020-07-30T19:00:00 - 2020-07-30T20:00:00
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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
2020-07-28T13:00:00 - 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
2020-07-28T13:00:00 - 2020-07-28T14:00:00
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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
2020-07-23T19:00:00 - 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
2020-07-23T19:00:00 - 2020-07-23T20:00:00
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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
2020-07-21T13:00:00 - 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
2020-07-21T13:00:00 - 2020-07-21T14:00:00
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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:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 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:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Event Type:
    Outdoor
    Sports and health
  • Posted:
2022-06-11T10:00:00 - 2022-06-11T11:00:00
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