News and Announcements

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

Partners celebrate protection of this large, connected landscape for wildlife, climate resilience, and outdoor recreation

MassTrails Grants will Support 50 Trail Projects Including the Creation of 60 Miles of New Trails across Massachusetts

Since its 2021 inception, the Growing Wild program has planted thousands of native species and created over 9 acres of new pollinator habitats

The three parcels are located along the Connecticut Valley ridgelines, abutting the Pocumtuck Ridge Trail

Map shows when leaves change throughout the season at DCR parks across the state

DCR programming includes adaptive hiking, paddling, and cycling options for people of all abilities across the state