Department of Conservation & Recreation

DCR manages state parks and oversees more than 450,000 acres throughout Massachusetts. It protects, promotes, and enhances the state’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources.

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Main Office

251 Causeway St., Suite 900, Boston, MA 02114

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Phone

(617) 626-1250

Community Relations (617) 626-4973

Online

mass.parks@state.ma.us

Fax

(617) 626-1351

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The health and happiness of people across Massachusetts depend on the accessibility and quality of our natural resources, recreational facilities, and great historic landscapes. DCR continues to improve the vital connection between people and the environment.

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Recent news & announcements from Department of Conservation & Recreation

Press Release

DCR, REI Co-op to Commemorate Landmark Anniversaries by Providing National Trails Day Volunteer Events at Five State Parks

5/23/2018 Department of Conservation & Recreation
Press Release

DCR’s Universal Access Program Announces Date of Adaptive Recreation Fair

5/16/2018 Department of Conservation & Recreation

June 2, 2018 Event at Herter Park/Artesani Playground Open to People of All Abilities
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Breaks Ground on New Holyoke Heritage State Park Spray Deck

5/04/2018 Department of Conservation & Recreation
Press Release

DCR Celebrates 125 Years of Stewardship During National Preservation Month throughout the Month of May

5/03/2018 Department of Conservation & Recreation
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Arbor Day by Awarding 2018 Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants

4/27/2018 Department of Conservation & Recreation
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of the Riverfront State Park Playground in Lawrence

4/20/2018 Department of Conservation & Recreation

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Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR)

DCR manages state parks and oversees more than 450,000 acres throughout Massachusetts. It protects, promotes, and enhances the state’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources.

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Address

Phone

Online

Fax

Who we serve

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Featured services

More services

Recent news & announcements from Department of Conservation & Recreation

DCR, REI Co-op to Commemorate Landmark Anniversaries by Providing National Trails Day Volunteer Events at Five State Parks

DCR’s Universal Access Program Announces Date of Adaptive Recreation Fair

Baker-Polito Administration Breaks Ground on New Holyoke Heritage State Park Spray Deck

DCR Celebrates 125 Years of Stewardship During National Preservation Month throughout the Month of May

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Arbor Day by Awarding 2018 Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of the Riverfront State Park Playground in Lawrence

Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR)

DCR manages state parks and oversees more than 450,000 acres throughout Massachusetts. It protects, promotes, and enhances the state’s natural, cultural, and recreational resources.

Contact Us

Address

Phone

Online

Fax

Who we serve

Featured services

More services

Recent news & announcements from Department of Conservation & Recreation

DCR, REI Co-op to Commemorate Landmark Anniversaries by Providing National Trails Day Volunteer Events at Five State Parks

DCR’s Universal Access Program Announces Date of Adaptive Recreation Fair

Baker-Polito Administration Breaks Ground on New Holyoke Heritage State Park Spray Deck

DCR Celebrates 125 Years of Stewardship During National Preservation Month throughout the Month of May

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Arbor Day by Awarding 2018 Urban and Community Forestry Challenge Grants

Baker-Polito Administration Celebrates Opening of the Riverfront State Park Playground in Lawrence

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