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

Main Office
251 Causeway Street, 9th Floor, Boston, MA 02114
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Phone

Main Office (617) 626-1250

Open M-F 9am-5pm

Online

mass.parks@state.ma.us

Who we serve

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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