News and Announcements

The land, located west of the Chester-Blandford State Forest, will be added to statewide protected forestland, enhancing wildlife movement and public access

86 family-oriented programs will be hosted at 23 DCR properties from Saturday, February 14 through Sunday, February 22 including guided hikes, animal walks, maple sugaring and more

Hourly rates range up to $27; sign-on and retention bonuses of up to $1,000 are also available

Reservations for DCR’s 25 Campgrounds Open to the Public on February 18; Campers Can Book Up to Four Months in Advance

Free exhibits, activities and conversations on Black history and culture will be held at DCR properties in Roxbury and Fall River starting Feb. 1 

Reading libraries featuring titles by Native American authors will now be available in visitor centers at nine DCR properties

Report highlights progress made in energy affordability, protecting nature and climate resilience efforts

DCR will host New Year’s Day hikes at 16 state parks as part of a nationwide initiative that began in Massachusetts in 1992 

Richard McKinnon State Park recognizes McKinnon’s decades of work that transformed the North Point area of Cambridge, leading to the creation of the former North Point Park 

DCR programming includes adaptive skating, snowshoeing, sledding, and skiing options for people of all abilities across the state

Gratitude After Gravy” Rebrands DCR’s Go Green on Black Friday Hikes; Staff Leading Free Hikes in Amherst, Andover, Boston, Falmouth, Lanesborough, Sterling, Taunton, and Turners Falls

State and local officials gathered to celebrate completion of the project and welcome kids to enjoy the new space

DCR will also waive parking fees for all visitors to state parks on Veterans Day and has expanded designated veterans parking spots at properties across Massachusetts

Grants Promote Tree Planting, Community Engagement, and Solutions to Combat Urban Heat