Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation Our public lands and open spaces belong to all of us. Learn more about how we care for them, and how you can help at mass.gov/dcr DCR Park Alerts: bit.ly/DCRAlertshttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mkaspn6rfc2aUSA Today knows what’s up! Check out the Charles River Esplanade making it to #5 on the Best Riverwalks Across the US! https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/best-riverwalk/24 Apr 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkaspn6rfc2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mk66zayh2k2lIt’s the 20th anniversary of Park Serve Day and we’d love to see you at your favorite park, helping steward your public lands! Check the link with this video for details. bit.ly/3OG10f423 Apr 2026 14:12 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mk66zayh2k2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mjpmuw6v5s2eEver wonder what that floating patch of green in the Charles River is? It’s the Charles River Conservancy’s floating wetland & it’s returned to its mooring for the season! Learn how this unique feature increases biodiversity & supports local ecological changes. Check the link for more bit.ly/4cv9BsL17 Apr 2026 19:11 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjpmuw6v5s2ehttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mjmm4lbkvs2wPark Serve Day turns 20! Come celebrate two decades of public help at public lands by registering to help out at an event near you! Check the link for details! bit.ly/3OG10f416 Apr 2026 14:19 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjmm4lbkvs2whttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mjhnal5wy224This Saturday starts a fun-filled, family-friendly week of April Vacation Programming at DCR parks across the state! Check the link to find one of 85 free activities for the whole family! bit.ly/4tMA4t514 Apr 2026 14:56 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjhnal5wy224https://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mjfveawiuk2aFollow our Cultural Resources team as they dig a series of archeological test pits on Castle Island in advance of some new accessibility ramps. Check out the link to learn more about the DCR Office of Cultural Resources. bit.ly/4tKYAe713 Apr 2026 22:16 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfveawiuk2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mjfekeecx22vAs the weather warms & you start thinking about the best way to care for your lawn, consider these tips that will help your lawn care routine have a positive impact on the environment & your local watershed. Check the link to learn more about lawns and landscapes in your watershed!⁠ bit.ly/3UdgPtF13 Apr 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjfekeecx22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mj5e7wbz2c2rWatch how hard the crew at Nickerson State Park in Brewster is still working to clean up from February’s record-setting blizzard that toppled and damaged thousands of trees!10 Apr 2026 12:48 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5e7wbz2c2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mj3fzgvzl22zCelebrate the 20th annual park serve day by volunteering to make a difference at your favorite DCR park! https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dcr-park-serve-day09 Apr 2026 18:15 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj3fzgvzl22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3miyq57yitk2gOur accessible spring programming schedule is out now! This spring DCR’s Universal Access Program offers park goers of all abilities the opportunity to hike, boat, cycle and golf all across the state. Check the link for details and to plan your outdoor adventure! bit.ly/UAPschedule08 Apr 2026 16:38 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyq57yitk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mivqfp4zes2cLearn the simple way you can help protect the threatened piping plover while still enjoying a day at a DCR beach this spring and summer!07 Apr 2026 12:04 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mivqfp4zes2chttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mipfoecczk2vThis weekend in #Boston #Cambridge, #MassDOT @MassDCR overnight closures of Storrow Drive EB and Soldiers Field Road EB, from North Harvard Street to Mugar Way. Closure in place Sunday night through Thursday night, from 8:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., beginning Sunday, April 5.04 Apr 2026 23:36 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mipfoecczk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mif3gbxsms2nWant to make good money working outside this summer? Become a lifeguard for DCR! Positions open at pools and waterfronts in Greater Boston and communities north of the city, plus the chance for free training through May. Check the link for details: https://www.mass.gov/news/dcr-lifeguard-and-water-safety-positions-still-available-in-boston-north-of-boston-communities-for-summer-season31 Mar 2026 21:06 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mif3gbxsms2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3miedswt5p22uVoting on Round 3 begins Wednesday only on Instagram so be sure to support your favorite state park!31 Mar 2026 14:04 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3miedswt5p22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mi2jubowvk2lVoting on Round 2 begins Monday only on Instagram so be sure to support your favorite state park!27 Mar 2026 16:25 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2jubowvk2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mhqdetxoec2mPark Madness returns! This year, it’s the “Battle of the Parks That Have Never Been Featured Before”! Show some love for your favorite park starting Wednesday. Voting will take place on Instagram using the “Vote” function - votes placed in the comments will not be counted. So let the best park win!23 Mar 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqdetxoec2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mhdtwzutvk2dIn honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating the women of DCR, who work every day to strengthen the connection between people and nature and ensure that everyone can access and feel like they belong in our open spaces and public lands.18 Mar 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhdtwzutvk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mgpcgpk2ac2dJoin us for some free, family-friendly fun this Saturday, March 14 from 10 am - 2 pm at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus for Maple Sugarin’ Days! Learn how maple syrup is made and discover the Indigenous process of making maple sugar. Details: bit.ly/4lDJ5Sx10 Mar 2026 11:48 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgpcgpk2ac2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mgfdmjflf22wThere’s been plenty of snow this winter & across DCR‘s West Region, there are plenty of groomed trails for you to enjoy the winter recreation of your choice! Check the link for the park alerts dashboard before you head out to cross-country ski, snowshoe, fat bike, or snowmobile! bit.ly/DCRAlerts06 Mar 2026 12:43 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgfdmjflf22whttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mgdlhzexws27As part of the Knox Trail 250 event, a ceremonial cannon will fire from the lawn of the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park at approximately 2:45pm on Saturday, March 705 Mar 2026 19:58 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdlhzexws27https://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mg3gtknsoc2xÚnete a nuestro equipo. Puestos de salvavidas disponibles. Gana entre 22 y 27 dólares por hora. Forma parte de un equipo. Trabaja al aire libre. Salva vidas. bit.ly/DCRLifeguards02 Mar 2026 14:14 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mg3gtknsoc2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mfru2b42gs2pFinish out Black History Month by looking to the future! Join us for the discussion “The Next 250 - The Future of African American History this Saturday at the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park. For details: bit.ly/3ZppyLf26 Feb 2026 18:43 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfru2b42gs2phttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mfphvu35xk2iGood news everyone! Our visitor centers and most of our ice rinks are open to the public again after the blizzard! Kelly Outdoor Rink is still temporarily closed but is expected to reopen shortly.25 Feb 2026 20:01 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfphvu35xk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mfp4e66hj22uEnjoy there final Fireside Chat of the year by sitting down with DCR Archaeologist JP Patton and Indigenous People’s Partnership Coordinator Leah Hopkins by the fire at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus at 10 AM, this Saturday the 28th. For details: bit.ly/4kgqLxP25 Feb 2026 16:34 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfp4e66hj22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mfmgs2drkc2tThe snow may have stopped but may of the hazards remain! Don’t forget to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard for the latest developments at your local state park, beach, or parkway! bit.ly/DCRAlerts https://bit.ly/DCRAlerts24 Feb 2026 15:03 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfmgs2drkc2thttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mfkrz3whbk23Skating rinks will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb 2423 Feb 2026 23:18 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkrz3whbk23https://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mfkm3xu32k2tAll recreational facilities including visitor centers and the Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 2423 Feb 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkm3xu32k2thttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mfkjszwdp22kParking bans are still in effect, please refer to your local parking ban announcements!23 Feb 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfkjszwdp22khttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mfjwpi7ym22vThe weather outside is frightful, but the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard is so delightful for keeping you up to date on developments at your local state park, beach, or parkway before, during and after the storm! bit.ly/DCRAlerts https://bit.ly/DCRAlerts23 Feb 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfjwpi7ym22vhttps://bsky.app/profile/massdcr.bsky.social/post/3mffiwhh3pk2gWe have issued the following advisories for closures and parking bans due to the impending winter storm:21 Feb 2026 20:52 +0000at://did:plc:x5arzsspy2t6vbmpy52ksoou/app.bsky.feed.post/3mffiwhh3pk2g