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Commissioner Ed Lambert

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Edward M. Lambert Jr.

 

Department of Conservation and Recreation
251 Causeway Street
Boston, MA 02114
617-626-1250
 

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DCR Summer Season Gets Underway

Waterfronts Welcome Swimmers

DCR officially kicks off the summer recreational season Saturday, May 26, with the opening of waterfronts around the Commonwealth. Lifeguards begin staffing inland and ocean beaches on weekends, while parks and campgrounds staff up for camping, interpretive and educational programming, boating, OHV and ATV use, sailing, golfing—and, of course, summer concerts and movies at the Hatch Shell and beyond. -more-

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Universal Access Program beachchair

DCR Universal Access Program

Providing outdoor recreation opportunities for people of all abilities in Massachusetts State Parks

DCR is offering a variety of adaptive recreation opportunities this summer throughout the Commonwealth. People with disabilities, with their friends and families, are invited to participate. The activities, which are being offered through DCR’s Universal Access Program (UAP), will be held primarily on weekdays June through September, and include cycling, kayaking, canoeing, rowing, sailing, hiking, and more. -more information-

 

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Lifeguards, Houghtons Pond

DCR Lifeguarding - Make a Splash on Your Resume

Do you have what it takes?

Lifeguards are professional rescuers, trained to help prevent injuries and to respond in an emergency to help save a life. As part of a team, lifeguards must work together to calmly and efficiently manage crisis situations.

With a commitment to water safety, the Department is in need of certified lifeguards and head lifeguards to work at our many pools as well as at our inland and ocean beaches. If you think you've got what it takes to work as part of our lifeguard team, visit our application page and apply today!

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DCR Hatch Memorial Shell

DCR Hatch Memorial Shell

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On Saturday, April 7, 2012, DCR began enforcement of new guidelines for the Middlesex Fells Reservation, including rules about off trail use and a dog-designated area.  -more-

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