The celebration marks the beginning of a $5 million dollar, single-phase project. The project includes $785,000 of funding from the Community Preservation Act and a partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation specifically for accessibility and a dog park.

• Space for street hockey, basketball, flag football, men's and women's lacrosse, Babe Ruth senior baseball
• Two play areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12
• A seating area and shade structure
• Viewing terrace at the field house
• Dog park, accessible entrances
• Walking loop
• Water cooling area
• Lighting for the playing fields (street hockey and basketball)
• Scoreboard (field and street hockey)

Please join us for the third in a series of community meetings. We look forward to sharing design concepts and hearing what you have to say.

For more information, please call Liz Sullivan at the Boston Parks and Recreation Department at 617-635-7236, or email liz.sullivan@boston.gov.

Dating back to 1924, the revitalized Francis Parkman Playground was renovated by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department with site improvements including an inclusive play structure and springers for children ages 2 to 5, a larger inclusive climbing structure for ages 5 to 12 and amenities including a dish swing, embankment slide, exercise station, drinking bottle filler, splash pad with runnel, picnic shelter, and a trike loop/mini basketball hoop area. Other improvements include new fencing, site furniture, LED lighting, trees, and plantings.

The U.S. Army’s national touring pop-rock band As You Were is comprised of active-duty soldiers. They play approximately 230 shows yearly across the country at high schools, colleges, and music festivals.

Performances include covers of top 40 music and original songs from the band’s brand new album, scheduled for release this summer.

Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 8 - August 17
Ages: 8 - 14

• BCYF Blackstone Community Center, South End; Monday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m.
• BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center, Dorchester; Monday - Friday, 2 - 7 p.m.
• BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center, Mattapan; Monday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m.
• BCYF Paris Street Community Center, East Boston; Monday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m.

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.

Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 8 - August 17
Ages: 8 - 14

• BCYF Blackstone Community Center, South End; Monday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m.
• BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center, Dorchester; Monday - Friday, 2 - 7 p.m.
• BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center, Mattapan; Monday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m.
• BCYF Paris Street Community Center, East Boston; *Start date and hours TBD

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.

Fun Stops are an affordable, flexible option for parents who are looking for a summer activity for their child for a couple hours a day.

Dates: July 8 - August 17
Ages: 8 - 14

• BCYF Blackstone Community Center, South End; Monday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m.
• BCYF Leahy-Holloran Community Center, Dorchester; Monday - Friday, 2 - 7 p.m.
• BCYF Mildred Avenue Community Center, Mattapan; Monday - Friday, 12 - 5 p.m.
• BCYF Paris Street Community Center, East Boston; *Start date and hours TBD

Some locations provide lunch. Other sites may require children to bring their own lunch. Please confirm with staff in advance.