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Want to make good money working outside this summer? Become a lifeguard for DCR! Positions open at pools and waterfronts in Greater Boston and communities north of the city, plus the chance for free training through May. Check the link for details: mass.gov/news/dcr-lifeg…

Voting on Round 3 begins Wednesday only on Instagram so be sure to support your favorite state park!

Voting on Round 2 begins Monday only on Instagram so be sure to support your favorite state park!

Park Madness returns! This year it’s the “Battle of the Parks That Have Never Been Featured Before”! Show love for your favorite park starting Wed. Voting will take place on Instagram using the “Vote” function - votes in comments will not be counted. So let the best park win!

In honor of Women's History Month, we're celebrating the women of DCR, who work every day to strengthen the connection between people and nature and ensure that everyone can access and feel like they belong in our open spaces and public lands.

This week in #Boston, @MassDCR and #MassDOT overnight closure of Storrow Drive EB and Soldiers Field Road EB from North Harvard St. to Mugar Way, for the Storrow Drive tunnel maintenance project. Closure in place 3/18, from 9:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Detour in place.

Join us for some free, family-friendly fun this Saturday, March 14 from 10 am - 2 pm at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus for Maple Sugarin’ Days! Learn how maple syrup is made and discover the Indigenous process of making maple sugar. Details: bit.ly/4lDJ5Sx

There’s been plenty of snow this winter & across DCR‘s West Region, there are plenty of groomed trails for you to enjoy! Check the link for the park alerts dashboard before you head out to cross-country ski, snowshoe, fat bike, or snowmobile! bit.ly/DCRAlerts

As part of the Knox Trail 250 event, a ceremonial cannon will fire from the lawn of the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park at approximately 2:45pm on Saturday, March 7

Únete a nuestro equipo. Puestos de salvavidas disponibles. Gana entre 22 y 27 dólares por hora. Forma parte de un equipo. Trabaja al aire libre. Salva vidas. bit.ly/DCRLifeguards

Finish out Black History Month by looking to the future! Join us for the discussion “The Next 250 - The Future of African American History this Saturday at the Dillaway Thomas House at Roxbury Heritage State Park. For details: bit.ly/3ZppyLf

Good news everyone! Our visitor centers and most of our ice rinks are open to the public again after the blizzard! Kelly Outdoor Rink is still temporarily closed but is expected to reopen shortly.

Enjoy there final Fireside Chat of the year by sitting down with DCR Archaeologist JP Patton and Indigenous People’s Partnership Coordinator Leah Hopkins by the fire at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus at 10 AM, this Saturday the 28th. For details: bit.ly/4kgqLxP

The snow may have stopped but may of the hazards remain! Don’t forget to check the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard for the latest developments at your local state park, beach, or parkway! bit.ly/DCRAlerts

I photographed both Winthrop, Mass. high tides during today's blizzard while on my @NBC10Boston news photography shift. The blinding white-outs might driving difficult. 3AM & then 4PM high tides. @MassDCR worker was clearing drains. #Boston

Skating rinks will remain closed on Tuesday, Feb 24

All recreational facilities including visitor centers and the Melnea A. Cass Recreation Center will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb 24

Parking bans are still in effect, please refer to your local parking ban announcements!

The weather outside is frightful, but the DCR Park Alerts Dashboard is so delightful for keeping you up to date on developments at your local state park, beach, or parkway before, during and after the storm! bit.ly/DCRAlerts