Past events for Department of Conservation & Recreation

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 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

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