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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Winter Recreation 

DCR Projects 

Bureau of Forest Fire Control and Forestry 

DCR Winter Storm Plan and Priority Map 

DCR Division of Water Supply Protection 

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Contact Us

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

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Who we serve

The health and happiness of people across Massachusetts depends 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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February Vacation Week Programs 

Visit Massachusetts State Parks 

View Public Skating Schedule and more.... 

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Department of Conservation and Recreation Permits 

DCR Public Meetings Information 

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Recent news & announcements from Department of Conservation & Recreation

Press Release

DCR Offers Family-Friendly School Vacation Programming 

2/12/2019 Department of Conservation & Recreation

DCR Offers Family-Friendly School Vacation Programming

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Baker-Polito Administration Awards 990,000 to Local State Park Projects 

1/14/2019 Department of Conservation & Recreation

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Related organizations to Department of Conservation & Recreation

• Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs 
• Department of Fish and Game 
• Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources 

• Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection 
• Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management