🐎 Boston Park Rangers Summer 2025 Programs

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Dates:	Thursday, May 1, 2025 - Thursday, August 7, 2025
Hours:	Varies by program - see listing
Ages:	Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:	Outdoor
Cost:	Free
Category:	Nature & Outdoors

🐎 Boston Park Rangers Summer 2025 Programs

Join the Boston Park Rangers for a series of free educational and interactive programs that bring local history, nature, wildlife, and horses to life in parks across the city.

These family-friendly events are a great way to enjoy the outdoors, explore the Emerald Necklace, and meet the people (and animals!) who help care for Boston’s green spaces.

📞 For the latest updates, call (617) 635-7383 or visit boston.gov/park-rangers.

🌳 Seasonal Park Ranger Talks Enjoy short, nature-inspired talks with Rangers across Boston's major parks.

Dates & Locations:

Thursday, May 1 | 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Arnold Arboretum (outside the Hunnewell Building)

Sunday, May 18 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Boston Common (near the Tadpole Playground)

Sunday, June 1 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Jamaica Pond (near the Boathouse)

Thursday, June 5 | 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Olmsted Park (near Daisy Field)

Sunday, June 29 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Boston Common (near the Tadpole Playground)

Thursday, July 3 | 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Arnold Arboretum

Sunday, July 20 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Boston Common

Sunday, August 3 | 2:00 – 2:45 p.m.
Jamaica Pond

Thursday, August 7 | 11:00 – 11:45 a.m.
Olmsted Park

🦉 Birds of Prey Showcase at Jamaica Pond Nature Center Explore the wonders of owls, hawks, and osprey through a display of natural history specimens curated by the Rangers.

Dates:

Wednesday, May 28 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, June 10 | 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Jamaica Pond Nature Center

🚶 Walk-The-Waterways Tour
Celebrate Father’s Day with a 4-mile guided walk through the Emerald Necklace.

Learn about Olmsted’s revolutionary vision for Boston’s park system while exploring four distinct green spaces.

Date:

Sunday, June 15 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
📍 Meet outside Jamaica Pond Boathouse
💧 Bring water and wear comfy shoes!

🐴 Horse of Course Program & Stable Tour Learn about the Park Rangers' most iconic team members — the horses!

Meet the mounts and see how they are fed, groomed, and prepared for patrol.

Horse of Course Demonstrations Ongoing throughout the summer at various locations (inquire for schedule).

Stable Tour
Date:

Thursday, August 21 | 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
📍 Franklin Park Maintenance Yard (275 Canterbury St)
🎠 Get a behind-the-scenes look at where the horses live and train.

🌿 About the Park Rangers
The Boston Park Rangers are dedicated to preserving public spaces, educating visitors, and promoting safe and enjoyable experiences in the city’s parks.

These summer programs are designed to be interactive, educational, and family-friendly, and they’re completely free of charge.

WEBSITE

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www.boston.gov/departments/parks-and-recreation/boston-park-rangers

LOCATION

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Various Locations, Boston, MA, 02110 map
Phone: (617) 635-7383