Past events for Department of Conservation & Recreation

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

DCR team will provide an overview of the process and timelines that will be used to update the Wachusett Reservoir Watershed Public Access Plan

Washington, Cummington, Warwick, Savoy, Otis, Sandisfield, Townsend, Carver, and Edgartown

Washington, Cummington, Warwick, Savoy, Otis, Sandisfield, Townsend, Carver, and Edgartown

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Due to a hearing officer contracting COVID, the Public Hearing on the Sprague Pond M.G.L. Chapter 91 Section 18A Public Access To Great Pond Petition, Scheduled for Wednesday 10/12/2022 is Canceled and will be rescheduled to a date to be determined

Informing the public of the agency’s plans to convert the existing wading pool to a splash pad

The public will be invited to ask questions and provide feedback on the presentation

The DCR team for the Herter Park Master Plan project will present the final master plan

The project team will present the design concept documents for a 2-mile rail trail within Sweets Knoll State Park, along with associated trailheads, parking and access

Update on the proposed neighborhood trail location along the north side of the Neponset River Greenway

The 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 is hosting a public listening session on the proposed Waltham to Weston segment of the Mass Central Rail Trail (MCRT)

Series of public meetings in late August and September

Series of public meetings in late August and September

Field Walk at Otter River State Forest

Series of public meetings in late August and September

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Series of public meetings in late August and September

Series of public meetings in late August and September

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Project is to provide for pedestrian and bicycle improvements and park land improvement that further enhance the Memorial Drive parkway

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

DCR is hosting a public listening session on proposed short-term improvements at the Nantasket Beach Reservation in Hull

DCR is hosting a public information meeting for improvements at the Lynn Fells Parkway at Melrose Street intersection.

DCR is hosting the second public meeting for the Ponkapoag Pond Master Plan and Fisherman's Cove Improvements.

DCR is hosting a kickoff public listening session for our Resource Management Plans (RMPs) in the Central Highlands District

DCR is hosting a kickoff public listening session for our Resource Management Plan (RMP) in the South Coast District. RMPs are being prepared for the following nine properties in DCR's South Coast District

DCR is hosting a public listening session for Cannalonga Park in the City of Watertown.

DCR is hosting a public meeting for improvements at Amory Park.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation is hosting a public information meeting to discuss capital improvements, increased staffing levels and new designated swimming management plan at Pleasure Bay in South Boston.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

In this public meeting, DCR will present the final design for improvements to the Michael Joyce Memorial Playground at Marine Park in South Boston

***Meeting Postponed***

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will provide an update for the Doyle Park Improvement Project

At this virtual public meeting, the DCR will discuss the Strategic Readiness initiative

Public Listening Session

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this virtual public meeting, the project team will present the updated draft of the Resource Management Plan for the Myles Standish Complex

At this virtual public information meeting, the project team will present plans for Amory Park, at the intersection of Amory Street and Boylston Street.

Public Information Meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

DCR and BSC Design Group will present 25% design for the Edgewater Greenway.

DCR will discuss the proposed reconstruction of the 2-mile section of Arborway between Jamaica Pond and the Forest Hills gate.

DCR and BSC Design Group will present final design for improvements to the Michael Joyce Memorial Playground at Marine Park in South Boston.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this remotely held public information meeting, the DCR project team will provide an update regarding the construction of the Watertown Riverfront Charles River Road Phase II project.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this remotely held public meeting, the DCR project team will present initial designs for the Ponkapoag Pond master plan and Fisherman’s Cove improvements.

At this remotely held public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present the near final design of a fully accessible, shared use 10-foot-wide paved pathway, with a side path to accommodate equestrians

At this public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present the Sullivan Park Improvements Project 75% design documents, with comments incorporated from the first public meeting in July 2020.

At this remotely held public meeting, the DCR team for this project and its engineering design consultant, BSC Group, will present the 75% design of a pedestrian- and bike-friendly redesign of Hammond Pond Parkway.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this public listening session, the DCR team for this project will provide graphics of the site and proposed neighborhood trail location along the north side of the Neponset River Greenway.

New Date for October meeting – Friday, October 15 – 9 to 11:30 a.m. (previously October 14)

DCR and Halvorson Design will present the latest design elements for the Herter Park Master Planning process

Public Listening Session

At this public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present the Blackstone River Greenway 100% design documents.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

In this public meeting, DCR and Halvorson Design will review objectives and initial findings of the Herter Park Master Planning process.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

UPDATE: Thursday May 20th, 2021 @ 6:00pm – 7:30pm

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this public meeting, the DCR team for this project will present conceptual design options for a new traffic signal at the Lynn Fells Parkway at Melrose Street Intersection.

At this public information meeting, DCR will present a plan to install two gates on Tolland Road in the Town of Otis. The installation of these gates come at the request of the Town of Otis for safety purposes.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

DCR will present conceptual designs for the North Beacon Street and Birmingham Parkway corridor, between the Charles River and Market Street and including the rotary, with the objective of creating new access to the reservation, improving traffic safety,

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

DCR is hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting for the neighborhood to present design ideas to slow traffic along the Fellsway as it approaches the intersection with Washington Street.

Virtual Meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Zoom meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Virtual Public Meeting

At this public virtual meeting, DCR will present information about, and obtain public input on, this proposal.

At this public virtual meeting, DCR will present information about, and obtain public input on, this proposal.

At this public virtual meeting, DCR will present, and obtain public input, on alternative concepts for the design of Quinobequin Road and Trail Improvements.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

The proposed pathway will create a critical link for the existing Mystic River Greenway.

At this public virtual meeting, DCR will present and obtain public input on a proposed shared-use trail layout.

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Virtual Public Meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

Virtual Public Meeting

The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) Stewardship Council is a thirteen member citizen advisory council appointed by the Governor.

At this public meeting, DCR will present and obtain input on a proposed schematic design for Draw Seven Park.