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Parks Fitness: Ritmo (Rhythm) and Power with Joanna

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 4, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 4, 2026, until August 24, 2026
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-04T18:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

Immerse yourself in a one-hour outdoor fitness journey through the infectious beats of Latin American electronic dance music with heart-pumping full-body HIIT segments consisting of agility, functional, and cardio exercises designed to push your limits and elevate your fitness game, coupled with active recovery periods of Latin dancing and ending with a 20 minute pilates-inspired core segment.

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 here

May 4, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Monday, starting from May 4, 2026, until August 24, 2026
  • Iacono Playground
    150 Readville Street
    Hyde Park, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-04T18:00:00 - 2026-08-24T19:00:00

March 14 Winter Bike Ride

Boston Bikes, in collaboration with MassBike, is organizing a winter bike ride series.

March 14, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Butler T stop
    Butler St and Branchfield St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-14T10:30:23 - 2026-03-14T12:30:23

These are slow-paced rides that include a mix of bike paths and on-street riding in neighborhoods. The rides end with free hot chocolate. The rides in the series include:

  • Saturday, December 13, in South Boston
  • Saturday, January 10, in Jamaica Plain / Roxbury
  • Saturday, February 28, in East Boston (postponed)
  • Saturday, March 14, 1 in Lower Mills, Dorchester and Mattapan

Register and see more details about Saturday, March 14, 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Lower Mills, Dorchester/Mattapan!

March 14, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Butler T stop
    Butler St and Branchfield St
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-03-14T10:30:23 - 2026-03-14T12:30:23

Canceled:
February Winter Bike Ride

Reason for cancellation: Due to very high snow accumulation
February 28, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Central Square, East Boston
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-28T10:30:00 - 2026-02-28T12:30:00

These are slow-paced rides that include a mix of bike path and on-street riding in neighborhoods and end with free hot chocolate. The rides in the series include:

  • Saturday, December 13 in South Boston
  • Saturday, January 10 in JP / Roxbury
  • Saturday, February 7 February 28 in East Boston
  • Saturday, March 14, 1 in Lower Mills, Dorchester and Mattapan

Details about Saturday, February 28 in East Boston are coming soon!

 

February 28, 2026
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Central Square, East Boston
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-02-28T10:30:00 - 2026-02-28T12:30:00

Boston Veterans Fair and Expo

Join us as we connect veterans, service members and families with a wide range of resources, benefits and opportunities available - all in on place.  This will be a community driven event to ensure our veterans are informed, impowered and supported. 

August 29, 2026
Event Date2026-08-29T10:30:00 - 2026-08-29T13:30:00

This event will be held on Saturday, August 29, at 10:30 a.m.. The location of this event is at Gourdin Park, 2405 Washington St, Roxbury.

 

Register Now

August 29, 2026
Event Date2026-08-29T10:30:00 - 2026-08-29T13:30:00

Parks Fitness: Bota Fogo Dance Fitness Class with Julia

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 7, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 7, 2026, until August 27, 2026
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    110 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    North End
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-07T18:00:00 - 2026-08-27T19:00:00

BotaFogo, meaning “to set on fire”, is a great workout that combines dance and fitness all in one. Much like other dance fitness programs, it involves cardio and some strength training. Bota Fogo utilizes visual cues making it more accessible to both Deaf and hearing dancers. Come break a sweat to the sounds of Brazilian music genres such as Samba, funk, pagode, and more. The best part is, it doesn’t require previous dance experience! Just follow the instructor and have fun!

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 the weather.

Register here

May 7, 2026
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Thursday, starting from May 7, 2026, until August 27, 2026
  • Christopher Columbus Park
    110 Atlantic Avenue
    Boston, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    North End
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-07T18:00:00 - 2026-08-27T19:00:00

Putting for Parks

A Golf Tournament to support youth programming within the Recreation Division of Boston's Parks and Recreation.

October 19, 2026
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • George Wright Golf Course
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Tiffany Clark
  • Price:
    Price
    $175 per Player | $700 Foursome Team
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-19T08:00:00 - 2026-10-19T17:00:00
The Putting For Parks Third Annual Golf Tournament will be on
Monday october 19, 2026.  | registration opens may 10, 2026

Tee up! Join us for the Third Annual Putting for Parks Golf Tournament, an exciting event dedicated to supporting youth programming within the Recreation Division of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department. This year’s tournament will be held at the prestigious George Wright Golf Course in Hyde Park.

Enjoy a day on the course followed by a luncheon on the beautiful patio, along with engaging contests set up throughout your 18 holes of play.

All proceeds from the tournament directly support the Recreation Division of Boston Parks and Recreation, which provides free, high quality programming for youth across the city. Through clinics, summer programs, leagues, and special events, we create opportunities for young people to stay active, build skills, and form lasting connections.

We hope you will join us for this special event as we work together to create lasting memories while supporting a meaningful cause. Whether you’re a seasoned golfer or new to the game, your participation makes a difference.

Let’s tee up for a brighter future for Boston’s youth. We look forward to seeing you on the green!

October 19, 2026
  • 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • George Wright Golf Course
    420 West Street
    Hyde Park , MA 02136
  • Contact:
    Tiffany Clark
  • Price:
    Price
    $175 per Player | $700 Foursome Team
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Hyde Park
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-10-19T08:00:00 - 2026-10-19T17:00:00

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

REGISTER TO PLAY

Register to play as an individual or as a team.  Have fun on the course with your teammates while supporting a great cause. 

Golfer/team Registration 

 

SUPPORT THE RECREATION DIVISION

Can't make it to the tournament?  You can still support the Recreation Division by making a donation now or any time of year.

Donate

 

BECOME A SPONSOR

Interested in becoming a sponsor for the event?  Please contact Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305.

Sponsor A Hole

 

 

CONTACT

For more information, please contact Tiffany Clark, Recreation Resource Development Manager, at tiffany.clark@boston.gov or 617-233-2305. 

2024 Putting for Parks

Take look a look at our First Annual Putting for Parks Golf Tournament. 

2024 PUTTING FOR PARKS GALLERY

Parks Fitness: Yoga with Debbie

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 3, 2026
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 3, 2026, until August 23, 2026
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Chinatown, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-03T08:00:00 - 2026-08-23T09:00:00

Slow flow yoga: Start your Sunday with an all levels, beginner friendly yoga class that mixes gentle movement with moments of stillness. Modifications and opportunities to level up or down will be offered.

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 here

May 3, 2026
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 3, 2026, until August 23, 2026
  • Elliot Norton Park
    295 Tremont Street
    Chinatown, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Citywide
    Downtown
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-03T08:00:00 - 2026-08-23T09:00:00

PTSD Awareness Golf Tournament

Join us for a PTSD Awareness Golf Tournament event on Monday, June 22, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T08:00:00 - 2026-06-22T14:00:00

We are hosting a PTSD Awareness Golf Tournament event on Monday, June 22, 2026 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m..

The locations of this event  William J. Devine Golf Course, 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester, MA 02121.

Registration is limited and priority will be given to veterans and their families, but we will have a waiting list so we encourage all to register. 

 register Now

This event is to raise awareness within the community of the signs and symptoms of PTSD and mental health issues that veterans may face. Connect veterans struggling with PTSD and mental health related symptoms to resources and programs that can assist them. Build a community of support for veterans and their families through the incorporation of the sport of golf. 

PTSD can be caused by several factors. It is most notably caused by being thrust into a combat situation that adds an overwhelming amount of stress to an already stressful situation, which may include actions during war, politics around the world, location of combat, and the type of enemy faced. Moreover, in addition to being in a highly stressful environment, a large number of veterans have reportedly experienced sexual assault as well as sexual harassment when in active duty.

Historically, PTSD has been recorded from as far back as 50BC by a war soldier who was haunted by PTSD-like flashbacks and these symptoms have since been consistently mentioned with different labels because of its unfamiliarity.

In 1980, PTSD was officially acknowledged in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders (DSM). National PTSD Awareness Day was recognized on June 27th in 2010 in honor of a North Dakota National Guard member who had committed suicide after two tours of duty in Iraq, and in 2014, the month of June was recognized as PTSD Awareness Month.

June 22, 2026
Event Date2026-06-22T08:00:00 - 2026-06-22T14:00:00

Parks Fitness: Strength Training with Helen

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 3, 2026
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 3, 2026, until August 23, 2026
  • Hynes Playground
    502 VFW Parkway
    West Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-03T08:00:00 - 2026-08-23T09:00:00

Expect a fun, motivating atmosphere that pushes you to move better, feel stronger in your body. This full body strength class offers modifications and progressions to suit every ability, ensuring a safe yet challenging experience. Using a combination of dumbbells and/or resistance bands, participants will build strength, improve endurance, and enhance overall mobility.

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 the weather.

Register here

May 3, 2026
  • 8:00am - 9:00am
    Repeats weekly on Sunday, starting from May 3, 2026, until August 23, 2026
  • Hynes Playground
    502 VFW Parkway
    West Roxbury, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    West Roxbury
  • Published Date
Event Date2026-05-03T08:00:00 - 2026-08-23T09:00:00

Annual Army-Navy Football Game

Please join us at the Fifth Annual Arm-Navy football game on Saturday, December 5, 2026.

December 5, 2026
Event Date2026-12-05T11:00:00 - 2026-12-05T14:00:00

This game is an opportunity for the Army and Navy to get together to show the community that they are not only soldiers and sailors defending our country, but also part of the fabric of our community.

This location of the game is to be determined.

Come meet our soldiers and sailors.

December 5, 2026
Event Date2026-12-05T11:00:00 - 2026-12-05T14:00:00
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