Department of Conservation and Recreation

DCR Search

Athletic Fields Ballfields Beaches Bridges Campgrounds Forests Golf Courses Hatch Shell Historic Landscapes Parks Parkways Passes and Fees Pools Playgrounds Resource Management Rinks Trails Watersheds

the agency

news & Traffic

Public Meetings & Processes

Forest Futures
Visioning Process

Accelerated Bridge Program

Street Sweeping Schedule

Commissioner
Rick Sullivan

EEA Seeks Ideas for Reorganization,
Public-Private Partnerships, and Regulatory Models
Budget challenges prompt search for new ways to meet environmental goals

The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) has scheduled six “listening sessions” to take public input on options for changes in administrative structures and programs to meet environmental goals in light of budget challenges. -more-

'Strenthening our Partnerships' Presentation 11-17-2009

2010 Special Use Permit available
Please note that due to the overwhelming demand for special use permits, the DCR will now only accept special use permit applications November 1, 2009 through May 1, 2010.

Let’s Talk Turkey!
Friday, November 27
Waquoit Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Across the Cape, people are reporting seeing and hearing wild turkeys. Learn interesting facts about these magnificent birds and efforts to restore their population in Massachusetts. Children can make a colorful turkey craft to take home with them. -more info-

Too Much Turkey Hike - F. Gilbert Hills SF | Programs/Events

DCR Ice Rinks Begin Public Skating Hours

November 27, 2009 - March 14, 2010

Public skating hours begin November 27, the Friday after Thanksgiving, at ice rinks managed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).
Media Advisory

For a full list of all DCR rinks, including those managed by individual municipalities, with addresses and skating hours, visit www.mass.gov/dcr/recreate/skating.htm