Past events for Department of Conservation & Recreation

Join the City of Boston Environment Department, City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department, the MA DCR, and the MWRA in person onsite to learn about their joint work to design coastal resilience strategies in the areas north and south of Moakley Park

Monthly meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

April 5, 2024 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

The DCR project team will present the construction schedule for the rehabilitation of Lowell Memorial Park in Cambridge, MA

The primary goals of this public meeting is to introduce the project and solicit input from the community to inform the design process

March 14, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

March 8, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, DCR will be postponing the Landry Park Design Public Meeting. This meeting will be rescheduled as soon as possible.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, DCR will be consolidating the two scheduled Shade Design Standards and Preliminary Design Public Meetings into one meeting hosted on Thursday, February 29th, 6pm – 7:30pm

At this virtual public meeting the project team will present draft recommendations for the Southwest Corridor Park Action Plan

The project team for DCR’s Neponset Spray Deck project will present up-to-date design options to the public

Listening session for DCR friends and partner groups being held by the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

DCR will present the 75% design for the Birmingham Parkway corridor, between the Soldiers Field Road and Market Street, excluding the rotary

February 15, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

February 9, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

The project team will present the 25% design for Ryan Park and Playground, including a discussion about the playground equipment

January 30, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Policy Committee.

Find out what we've learned and help us in making choices to moving the project forward!

Join us at our family-freindly open house

January 18, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Conservation Committee.

Join us at our family-freindly open house

January 11, 2024 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council.

Join us at our family-freindly open house

January 5, 2024 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee

The project team will share the renovation design for the existing Castle Island Playground

The project team will share the renovation design for the existing Constitution Beach Playground

Monthly meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

The upcoming Landry Park Design Public Meeting is being postponed due to an unforeseen delay in the project schedule. DCR anticipates the rescheduled public meeting taking place in early January 2024.

December 1, 2023 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

The project team will present the preliminary design plans for the rehabilitation of the Ellis Stone Storehouse at Hemlock Gorge Reservation in Wellesley

November 28, 2023 meeting of the Stewardship Council Nominating Committee.

Meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Policy Committee

The project team will present the initial goals and scope of work for the Natural Bridge Master Plan and design

The project team will present the design for Draw Seven Park, and review the permitting process currently in progress, as well as the anticipated construction schedule and impacts

Learn about the ongoing Parkways Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA)

DCR will present schematic designs for the two proposed new restrooms

Meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council Finance Committee.

DCR will present the updated design for the Gronk Playground that is proposed for the former Charlesbank Playground area on the Charles River Greenway

DCR will present the initial design concepts for improvements to the Artesani Parking Lot and provide an update on the Everett Street Intersection project

October 12, 2023 monthly meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

The project team will present the initial goals and scope of work for the Natural Bridge Master Plan and design, as well as information gathered from surveys and site analyses.

October 6, 2023 meeting of the Stewardship Council Stakeholders Committee.

At this public meeting DCR will present the Wompatuck State Park Circulation Master Plan and the planning process.

The project team will present the initial goals and scope of work for the Natural Bridge Master Plan and design

The DCR team for this project will discuss the Harlow House, a historic property located in Ellisville Harbor State Park in Plymouth

Draft Resource Management Plans have been prepared for the following DCR properties: Acushnet Cedar Swamp SR, Berkley SF, Dighton Rock SP, Fall River HSP, Freetown-Fall River SF, Massasoit SP, Raynham SF, Sweets Knoll SP, and Watson Pond SP

The project team will present the initial goals and scope of work for the Southwest Corridor Park Action Plan

Due to the weather forecast, DCR has decided to postpone the upcoming Neponset to Blue Hills Feasibility Study Public Site Visit to Monday, July 17th at 6pm.

July 13, 2023 meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

DCR is hosting a public meeting to present the final design for the rehabilitation of Lowell Memorial Park after a pause in design due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

DCR is hosting a public meeting to present proposed improvements to the Neponset Spray Deck.

Monthly meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

Joint meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council and the Mass Fish and Wildlife Board

DCR is hosting a public listening session with the purpose of hearing community input on improvements that can be made to the Ryan Playground and to present proposed plans for a new Wading Pool.

An update and final presentation on the proposed neighborhood trail along the north side of the Neponset River Greenway

Stewardship Council Finance Committee Budget Listening Session

DCR will present conceptual design documents for the proposed recreation facility in the vicinity of the former Allston-Brighton Pool.

This public meeting is to present the final Feasibility Study and Next Steps.

At this public meeting DCR will introduce the Wompatuck State Park Circulation Master Plan and the planning process.

To receive evidence in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 91, § 18A, concerning whether public necessity requires a right of way for public access to Sprague Pond in Boston, Massachusetts.

DCR team will provide a draft update to the Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Public Access Plan

DCR will introduce the proposed park renovations for Factory Hill Park

DCR will introduce the design for the Moynihan Playground area

DCR will introduce the Neponset Pedestrian Bridge project and the design process

The DCR team for this project will present the final construction design for the VFW Parkway and South Street intersection

The DCR project team will present the final design for the Ponkapoag Pond master plan

DCR will present 25% design for the Gronk Playground that is proposed for the former Charlesbank Playground area on the Charles River Greenway

DCR will present pre-25% designs for the North Beacon Street and Birmingham Parkway corridor, between the Soldiers Field Road and Market Street

Monthly meeting of the DCR Stewardship Council

The DCR team for the Neponset to Blue Hills Feasibility Study project will provide opportunities for feedback on the proposed feasibility study

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

DCR will present conceptual design options, including a preferred alternative for a recreation facility in the vicinity of the former Allston-Brighton Pool

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

New date to be determined as soon as possible

This public meeting is a follow-up to the public listening session hosted on September 29th, 2022

DCR team for the Neponset to Blue Hills Feasibility Study project will provide an overview of the proposed project area and lead a discussion of the feasibility study

DCR team will provide updates on the final design and schedule for bidding and construction of Sullivan Park in Revere

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

The presentation will provide an overview of the existing conditions, extensive analysis of the site and provide preferred site selection for new restroom facilities

DCR team will provide an overview of the process and timelines that will be used to update the Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Public Access Plan

Washington, Cummington, Warwick, Savoy, Otis, Sandisfield, Townsend, Carver, and Edgartown

Washington, Cummington, Warwick, Savoy, Otis, Sandisfield, Townsend, Carver, and Edgartown

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Due to a hearing officer contracting COVID, the Public Hearing on the Sprague Pond M.G.L. Chapter 91 Section 18A Public Access To Great Pond Petition, Scheduled for Wednesday 10/12/2022 is Canceled and will be rescheduled to a date to be determined

Informing the public of the agency’s plans to convert the existing wading pool to a splash pad

The public will be invited to ask questions and provide feedback on the presentation

The DCR team for the Herter Park Master Plan project will present the final master plan

The project team will present the design concept documents for a 2-mile rail trail within Sweets Knoll State Park, along with associated trailheads, parking and access

Update on the proposed neighborhood trail location along the north side of the Neponset River Greenway

The DCR team for the Neponset to Blue Hills Feasibility Study project will provide an overview of the proposed project area and lead a discussion of the feasibility study

DCR is hosting a public listening session on the proposed Waltham to Weston segment of the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT)

Series of public meetings in late August and September

Series of public meetings in late August and September

Field Walk at Otter River State Forest

Series of public meetings in late August and September

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Series of public meetings in late August and September

Series of public meetings in late August and September

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Project is to provide for pedestrian and bicycle improvements and park land improvement that further enhance the Memorial Drive parkway

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

DCR is hosting a public listening session on proposed short-term improvements at the Nantasket Beach Reservation in Hull

DCR is hosting a public information meeting for improvements at the Lynn Fells Parkway at Melrose Street intersection.

DCR is hosting the second public meeting for the Ponkapoag Pond Master Plan and Fisherman's Cove Improvements.

DCR is hosting a kickoff public listening session for our Resource Management Plans (RMPs) in the Central Highlands District

DCR is hosting a kickoff public listening session for our Resource Management Plan (RMP) in the South Coast District. RMPs are being prepared for the following nine properties in DCR's South Coast District

DCR is hosting a public listening session for Cannalonga Park in the City of Watertown.

DCR is hosting a public meeting for improvements at Amory Park.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is hosting a public information meeting to discuss capital improvements, increased staffing levels and new designated swimming management plan at Pleasure Bay in South Boston.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

In this public meeting, DCR will present the final design for improvements to the Michael Joyce Memorial Playground at Marine Park in South Boston

***Meeting Postponed***

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will provide an update for the Doyle Park Improvement Project

At this virtual public meeting, the DCR will discuss the Strategic Readiness initiative

Public Listening Session

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the updated draft of the Resource Management Plan for the Myles Standish Complex

At this virtual public information meeting, the project team will present plans for Amory Park, at the intersection of Amory Street and Boylston Street.

Public Information Meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

DCR and BSC Design Group will present 25% design for the Edgewater Greenway.

DCR will discuss the proposed reconstruction of the 2-mile section of Arborway between Jamaica Pond and the Forest Hills gate.

DCR and BSC Design Group will present final design for improvements to the Michael Joyce Memorial Playground at Marine Park in South Boston.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this remotely held public information meeting, the DCR project team will provide an update regarding the construction of the Watertown Riverfront Charles River Road Phase II project.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this remotely held public meeting, the DCR project team will present initial designs for the Ponkapoag Pond master plan and Fisherman’s Cove improvements.

At this remotely held public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present the near final design of a fully accessible, shared use 10-foot-wide paved pathway, with a side path to accommodate equestrians

At this public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present the Sullivan Park Improvements Project 75% design documents, with comments incorporated from the first public meeting in July 2020.

At this remotely held public meeting, the DCR team for this project and its engineering design consultant, BSC Group, will present the 75% design of a pedestrian- and bike-friendly redesign of Hammond Pond Parkway.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this public listening session, the DCR team for this project will provide graphics of the site and proposed neighborhood trail location along the north side of the Neponset River Greenway.

New Date for October meeting – Friday, October 15 – 9 to 11:30 a.m. (previously October 14)

DCR and Halvorson Design will present the latest design elements for the Herter Park Master Planning process

Public Listening Session

At this public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present the Blackstone River Greenway 100% design documents.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

In this public meeting, DCR and Halvorson Design will review objectives and initial findings of the Herter Park Master Planning process.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

UPDATE: Thursday May 20th, 2021 @ 6:00pm – 7:30pm

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present conceptual design options for a new traffic signal at the Lynn Fells Parkway at Melrose Street Intersection.

At this public information meeting, DCR will present a plan to install two gates on Tolland Road in the Town of Otis. The installation of these gates come at the request of the Town of Otis for safety purposes.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

DCR will present conceptual designs for the North Beacon Street and Birmingham Parkway corridor, between the Charles River and Market Street and including the rotary, with the objective of creating new access to the reservation, improving traffic safety,

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

DCR is hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting for the neighborhood to present design ideas to slow traffic along the Fellsway as it approaches the intersection with Washington Street.

Virtual Meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Zoom meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Virtual Public Meeting

At this public virtual meeting, DCR will present information about, and obtain public input on, this proposal.

At this public virtual meeting, DCR will present information about, and obtain public input on, this proposal.

At this public virtual meeting, DCR will present, and obtain public input, on alternative concepts for the design of Quinobequin Road and Trail Improvements.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

The proposed pathway will create a critical link for the existing Mystic River Greenway.

At this public virtual meeting, DCR will present and obtain public input on a proposed shared-use trail layout.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Virtual Public Meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Virtual Public Meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this public meeting, DCR will present and obtain input on a proposed schematic design for Draw Seven Park.