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Parks and Recreation's : Duck Boat Pull

Let's Pull Together for Youth Sports! 

April 12, 2025
Event Date2025-04-12T11:00:00 - 2025-04-12T15:00:00

Get ready for an unforgettable challenge at the Boston Parks and Recreation's First Annual Duck-Boat-Pull —a brand-new event taking place in the heart of the Boston Common, where teams of 10 will race against the clock to pull a 21,000-pound duck boat across a designated course. Think you've got what it takes to out-pull the competition?

This exciting event isn’t just about muscle—every pull you make directly benefits local youth sports and fitness programs that keep our kids active, healthy, and thriving. All proceeds go toward funding essential sports leagues, tournaments, and fitness initiatives managed by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for all of Boston’s youth.

This event is in partnership with the Boston Duck Tours.

Common Pull

April 12, 2025
Event Date2025-04-12T11:00:00 - 2025-04-12T15:00:00

Here's How it Works

  • TEAM CHALLENGE: Assemble a team of 10 friends, family, or coworkers (must be 16+ to participate & Teams must have exactly 10 members.)
  • TAKE ON THE CHALLENGE: Compete to pull the massive 21,000-pound duck boat in the fastest time. 
  • HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE: A $1,000 team donation (that's just $100 per person!) supports youth sports programs in Boston and helps fostering fitness, well-being, and new opportunities to explore a variety of sports.

How to Participate

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

Each team will consist of 10 members, with one appointed as the Team Captain. The Team Captain will be responsible for managing the team's registration process. 

REGISTER YOUR TEAM

BECOME A SPONSOR

Put your name on the duck! Sponsors must meet the deadline of March 21, 2025  for logo inclusion in event materials/signage.  For any questions. please contact Tiffany Clark at Tiffany.Clark@boston.gov or (617) 233-2305.

SPONSOR LEVELS

SUPPORT THE RECREATION DIVISION

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

DONATE

Contact

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

Thank You Event Sponsors

THANK YOU BOSTON DUCK TOURS

January's Winter Group Bike Ride

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

January 25, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 1170 Washington St, Dorchester Center
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-25T10:30:20 - 2025-01-25T12:30:20

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, January 25, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. will take place in Dorchester and Mattapan, with a start and end location at Flat Black Coffee, 1170 Washington Street, Dorchester Center

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.

January 25, 2025
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 1170 Washington St, Dorchester Center
    Boston, MA 02124
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Dorchester
    Mattapan
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2025-01-25T10:30:20 - 2025-01-25T12:30:20

Webinar: Rodent Control Starts with You

Learn how you can prevent rodents from our panel of experts.

December 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lisa Timberlake
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2024-12-12T18:00:00 - 2024-12-12T19:00:00

Join us on December 12, at 6 p.m. to hear from our team of rodent control experts. 

During this webinar you'll learn about:

  • Boston's Rodent Action Plan
  • Pest Management 
  • Zero Waste Boston
  • Trash and Recycling 
  • Site Cleanliness
  • Code Enforement 

Register Here

Or call 617-635-5300

December 12, 2024
  • 6:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Online
    Boston,
  • Contact:
    Lisa Timberlake
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Citywide
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
  • Downloads:
Event Date2024-12-12T18:00:00 - 2024-12-12T19:00:00

A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

December 22, 2024
Event Date2024-12-22T12:00:00 - 2024-12-22T12:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 22, 2024
Event Date2024-12-22T12:00:00 - 2024-12-22T12:30:00

A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

December 21, 2024
Event Date2024-12-21T16:00:00 - 2024-12-21T16:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 21, 2024
Event Date2024-12-21T16:00:00 - 2024-12-21T16:30:00

A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

December 15, 2024
Event Date2024-12-15T12:00:00 - 2024-12-15T12:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 15, 2024
Event Date2024-12-15T12:00:00 - 2024-12-15T12:30:00

A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

December 7, 2024
Event Date2024-12-07T16:00:00 - 2024-12-07T16:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 7, 2024
Event Date2024-12-07T16:00:00 - 2024-12-07T16:30:00

A Tree For Boston - An Oral History Series

Hike Boston is our series where we invite you to join us for a walk, hike, or interpretive program in one of Boston's parks or urban wilds.

December 6, 2024
Event Date2024-12-06T16:00:00 - 2024-12-06T16:30:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a 30 minute oral history series to discover the tragic story behind the Halifax Explosion, a 107 year old friendship that formed and how the donation of a Christmas Tree has turned into a 53 year old tradition.

For more information visit the Hike Boston homepage.

December 6, 2024
Event Date2024-12-06T16:00:00 - 2024-12-06T16:30:00

December's Winter Group Bike Ride

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

December 14, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 284 Amory Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-12-14T10:30:20 - 2024-12-14T12:30:20

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, December 14th from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. will take place in Jamaica Plain/Roxbury. The snow date for the event is Sunday, December 15th.

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.

 

December 14, 2024
  • 10:30am - 12:30pm
  • 284 Amory Street
    Boston, MA 02130
  • Contact:
    Boston Bikes
  • Price:
    Price
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Neighborhood
    Jamaica Plain
  • Event Type:
  • Published Date
Event Date2024-12-14T10:30:20 - 2024-12-14T12:30:20

244-284 A Street (Channelside) Open Space Workshop #2

Join Related Beal and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for a virtual community workshop to review design updates for key areas/program elements within the two primary open spaces at 244-284 A Street (Channelside), including the amphitheater.

December 2, 2024
Event Date2024-12-02T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:30:00

Interpretation and translation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at LCA@boston.gov or 617-936-9380, by 11/25/2024.

December 2, 2024
Event Date2024-12-02T18:00:00 - 2024-12-02T19:30:00
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