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Jamaica Pond Nature Center

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 9, 2025
Event Date2025-02-09T13:00:00 - 2025-02-09T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers at the Jamaica Pond Nature Center this February to discover the forgotten past of Jamaica Pond’s Ice Industry, view our natural history collection, or check in with a Boston Park Ranger as we open up the JP Nature Center for a limited schedule.

Operating Schedule: 

  • OPEN - Friday - February 7, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Saturday - February 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • OPEN - Friday - February 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Tuesday - February 25, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Accessibility

The Jamaica Pond Nature Center  is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. 

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage

February 9, 2025
Event Date2025-02-09T13:00:00 - 2025-02-09T15:00:00

Jamaica Pond Nature Center

Explore! Learn! Preserve! The Boston Park Rangers offer FREE guided tours and nature-based programs for ALL AGES. 

February 7, 2025
Event Date2025-02-07T11:00:00 - 2025-02-07T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers at the Jamaica Pond Nature Center this February to discover the forgotten past of Jamaica Pond’s Ice Industry, view our natural history collection, or check in with a Boston Park Ranger as we open up the JP Nature Center for a limited schedule.

Operating Schedule: 

  • OPEN - Sunday - February 9, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Saturday - February 15, 2024 | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
  • OPEN - Friday - February 21, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 
  • OPEN - Tuesday - February 25, 2024 | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 

Accessibility

The Jamaica Pond Nature Center  is accessible for wheelchairs and strollers. 

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage

February 7, 2025
Event Date2025-02-07T11:00:00 - 2025-02-07T14:00:00

Canceled:
Snowshoeing Safari

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to inclement weather.
February 16, 2025
Event Date2025-02-16T13:00:00 - 2025-02-16T14:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a snowshoeing tour around Boston’s historic Franklin Park. Snowshoeing is a fun and healthy way to enjoy the outdoors and further explore The Emerald Necklace in the winter. Park Rangers will demonstrate and instruct all the snowshoeing basics. Then, you'll be led on an hour-long guided tour, where we will uncover some of the plants and wildlife that thrive in the wintry New England environment.

  • Meeting Location: William J. Devine Golf Course parking lot --1 Circuit Dr. Boston, MA 02121
  • A limited supply of snowshoes will be available for use during the event. 
  • Please dress accordingly and be prepared for winter weather conditions
  • For ages 12+
  • In the event that we are unable to snowshoe, the program will be conducted as a walking tour

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 16, 2025
Event Date2025-02-16T13:00:00 - 2025-02-16T14:00:00

Canceled:
Horse-of-Course

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to icy conditions.
February 20, 2025
Event Date2025-02-20T14:00:00 - 2025-02-20T14:30:00

 Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute meet-and-greet with one of our equine partners and learn they're fed, groomed, tacked up and ready for their patrol in your parks.

 Programs are subject to be canceled due to potentially hazardous weather conditions.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 20, 2025
Event Date2025-02-20T14:00:00 - 2025-02-20T14:30:00

Canceled:
Horse-of-Course

Reason for cancellation: Due to inclement weather.
February 18, 2025
Event Date2025-02-18T13:00:00 - 2025-02-18T13:30:00

 Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute meet-and-greet with one of our equine partners and learn they're fed, groomed, tacked up and ready for their patrol in your parks.

 Programs are subject to be canceled due to potentially hazardous weather conditions.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

February 18, 2025
Event Date2025-02-18T13:00:00 - 2025-02-18T13:30:00

Parks Fitness: Latin Fusion Dance Class with Lena

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.

August 20, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 7, 2025, until August 27, 2025
  • O'Day Playground
    75 West Newton Street
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-20T18:30:00 - 2025-12-10T19:30:00

Join instructor Lena Rose for a fun and exciting Latin Fusion class. Latin Fusion is a mix of fun and energetic dance styles from different parts of Latin America. Each class will have a focus on Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cha Cha, Rumba, Cumbia, and/or Reggaeton. 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 the weather.

Register Here

August 20, 2025
  • 6:30pm - 7:30pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from May 7, 2025, until August 27, 2025
  • O'Day Playground
    75 West Newton Street
    South End, MA
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
    South End
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-08-20T18:30:00 - 2025-12-10T19:30:00

Parks Fitness: Fit for Life class with Vessy

Participate in FREE fitness classes offered by one of out 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.

January 8, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 8, 2025, until April 2, 2025
  • Veronica Smith Senior Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-08T13:00:00 - 2025-04-02T14:00:00

A low-impact, accessible group exercise class designed for individuals of all fitness levels, focusing on gentle cardio movements, light strength training, and exercises that promote overall health and wellbeing, often tailored towards older adults or those looking for a modified workout routine; it emphasizes building sustainable fitness habits for a healthy lifestyle.

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

January 8, 2025
  • 1:00pm - 2:00pm
    Repeats weekly on Wednesday, starting from January 8, 2025, until April 2, 2025
  • Veronica Smith Senior Center
    20 Chestnut Hill Ave
    Brighton, MA 02135
  • Contact:
    Jennifer Misiaszek
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Allston
    Brighton
    Citywide
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-08T13:00:00 - 2025-04-02T14:00:00

Canceled:
Boston's Black Heritage Tour

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances
January 19, 2025
Event Date2025-01-19T14:00:00 - 2025-01-19T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers on the Boston Common for an hour walking tour as we discover and pay tribute to the black Bostonians of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The tour will include a stop at Crispus Attucks grave, a rendition of one of Phillis Wheatleys poems, and a visit to the Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Civil War Regiment memorial.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

January 19, 2025
Event Date2025-01-19T14:00:00 - 2025-01-19T15:00:00

March Winter Group Bike Ride

Family and beginner friendly neighborhood bike ride, with free hot chocolate provided!

March 8, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 11 Monsignor Albert A Jacobbe Rd, East Boston
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-03-08T10:30:00 - 2025-03-08T12:30:00

Boston Bikes is organizing a series of four winter group rides between December and March. Each ride will follow a beginner friendly bike route through the neighborhood, and end with hot chocolate!

The ride on Saturday, March 8, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. will take place in East Boston. Start and end at Cafe Iterum | 11 Monsignor Albert A Jacobbe Rd, East Boston

Interested in joining the ride? Please fill out this form to register!

No bike? No problem! Request a Bluebike for the ride during the registration.

March 8, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 11 Monsignor Albert A Jacobbe Rd, East Boston
    Boston, MA 02128
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    East Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-03-08T10:30:00 - 2025-03-08T12:30:00

February Winter Group Bike Ride

Family and beginner friendly neighborhood bike ride, with free hot chocolate provided!

February 8, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Esthetic Bean
    16 Preble Street
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-08T10:30:00 - 2025-02-08T12:30:00

Boston Bikes is organizing a series of four winter group rides between December and March. Each ride will follow a beginner friendly bike route through the neighborhood, and end with hot chocolate!

The ride on Saturday, February 8, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. will take place in South Boston, 16 Preble Street. 

Interested in attending? Register for the event by filling in this google form.

No bike? No problem! Request a Bluebike for the ride during the registration.

February 8, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • Esthetic Bean
    16 Preble Street
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    South Boston
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-02-08T10:30:00 - 2025-02-08T12:30:00
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