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The Friends of the Public Garden works to preserve and enhance Boston’s first public parks – the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall. These iconic green spaces in the heart of Boston help to define our city and attract millions of local, national, and international visitors every year. Some delight in a Swan Boat ride in summer or glide over the ice at the Frog Pond in winter. Many others participate in sports, celebrations, performances, and protests, or simply find respite from the busy urban environment amid surroundings of great natural beauty.
These parks are the front yards of their neighborhoods, the stage of the city, and have provided enduring memories for residents and visitors to Boston now and throughout the centuries.
The Friends plays a vital role in the stewardship of these parks. We work closely with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to provide and fund the best possible professional care of their irreplaceable collection of mature trees, sculpture, and fountains. We also act as advocates, speaking out for the protection of these parks against misuse and encroachment and educating the public about park issues.
Our 2,500 members come from more than 100 communities across Massachusetts and 31 states.
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Friends of the Public Garden
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The Friends of the Public Garden works to preserve and enhance Boston’s first public parks – the Boston Common, Public Garden, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall.
The Friends plays a vital role in the stewardship of these parks. We work closely with the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to provide and fund the best possible professional care of their irreplaceable collection of mature trees, sculpture, and fountains. We also act as advocates, speaking out for the protection of these parks against misuse and encroachment and educating the public about park issues.
Our blog highlights our preservation efforts and also serves as an source of information for other functions these delightful parks host throughout the year.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 401 )
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CANCELED | Lighting Mayor Collins
Mayor Patrick Andrew Collins Statue Lighting Tuesday, September 28 Clarendon/Dartmouth Block, Commonwealth Avenue Mall THIS EVENT IS CANCELED Let there be... Read more
Posted on 27 September 2021 OUTDOORS -
We Sing: Boston | Through September
This summer, join the Friends of the Public Garden and Boston Children's Chorus (BCC) for "We Sing: Boston." Through “We Sing: Boston,” BCC and the Friends aim... Read more
Posted on 15 September 2021 OUTDOORS -
Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month at Brewer Plaza | September – October
Our talented friends from Berklee School of Music have planned a series of lunchtime concerts highlighting Latin music to mark this special month. Concerts run... Read more
Posted on 14 September 2021 OUTDOORS -
Lighting Mayor Collins | September 28, 2021
Mayor Patrick Andrew Collins Statue Lighting Tuesday, September 28 6:30 p.m. Clarendon/Dartmouth Block, Commonwealth Avenue Mall This event is free to the... Read more
Posted on 10 September 2021 OUTDOORS -
Friends & Family Fun | September 25
Friends FamilySaturday, September 25, 2021Boston CommonThis event is free to the public Join the Friends and bring your family for two fun events on... Read more
Posted on 09 September 2021 OUTDOORS -
Marching So Boldly | October 6, 2021
“Marching So Boldly”: Remembering Black Lives Through History and Art October 6, 2021 6:30 - 8:00 pm Zoom This event is free to the public The Shaw 54th... Read more
Posted on 08 September 2021 OUTDOORS -
Park Spotlight: Town Field & Hunt-Almont Park | August 16, 2021
The Friends is excited to be partnering with the Boston Children’s Chorus to bring community singing events to parks around the City. We wanted to share a... Read more
Posted on 17 August 2021 OUTDOORS -
Meet Our Summer Interns | August 15, 2021
This summer, the Friends welcomed three impressive interns with an expansive skill set to work on two important park projects. Two Parks Care GIS interns focuse... Read more
Posted on 15 August 2021 OUTDOORS -
Park Spotlight: Chin Park & Clifford Park | July 15, 2021
The Friends is excited to be partnering with the Boston Children’s Chorus to bring community singing events to parks around the City. We wanted to share a... Read more
Posted on 14 July 2021 OUTDOORS -
Tuesday, July 13 | Book Talk: Force & Freedom
Book Talk: Force Freedom Tuesday, July 13, 2021 6:00-7:00 p.m. Zoom Tickets: FREE for Friends Members The Friends is excited to co-sponsor the upcoming... Read more
Posted on 13 July 2021 OUTDOORS -
Public Restrooms Return to Boston Common | July 12, 2021
This summer, we are excited to welcome back our public restrooms on Boston Common for the first time since 2019, featuring a mural wrap by Boston-based visual... Read more
Posted on 12 July 2021 OUTDOORS -
July 17 – September 25 | We Sing: Boston
This summer, join the Friends of the Public Garden and Boston Children's Chorus (BCC) for "We Sing: Boston."Through “We Sing: Boston,” BCC and the Friends aim t... Read more
Posted on 23 June 2021 OUTDOORS -
Virtual Making History 2021
Join Historic New England, MA 54th Regiment, Company A, The Freedom Trail Foundation, and more for Virtual Making History on the Common 2021!We won't be on... Read more
Posted on 08 June 2021 OUTDOORS -
May 28-31, 2021 | Become a Witness to History
Witness to History Friday, May 28 - Sunday, May 31 11:00am - 2:00pm Shaw 54th Regiment Memorial, Boston Common This is a free event The fencing and protective... Read more
Posted on 25 May 2021 OUTDOORS -
May 09, 2021 | Virtual Duckling Day
Virtual Duckling Day Sunday, May 09, 20201 12:00pm Watch the program here! Thank you for joining us for a live "virtual" Duckling Day on Facebook! Duckling Day... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2021 OUTDOORS -
April 30, 2021 | 50th Anniversary Celebration
50th Anniversary Virtual Celebration Friday, April 30, 2021 6:30 PM Thank you to all who joined us for our virtual 50th Anniversary Celebration. Nearly 300... Read more
Posted on 30 April 2021 OUTDOORS -
Earth Day Reflection | April 22, 2021
Photo by Gene Bolinger As we take to heart this year’s Earth Day theme, Restore our Earth, the Friends of the Public Garden recommits to the work of caring... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2021 OUTDOORS -
Get to Know Your Relatives in Nature | April 22, 2021
One of the things we love most about the Common, Garden, and Mall are the trees, flowers, shrubs, and creatures that call it home. The warm months are a great... Read more
Posted on 22 April 2021 OUTDOORS -
April 15, 2021 | 51st Annual Meeting
Friends of the Public Garden 51st Annual Meeting Thursday, April 15, 2021 6:00 p.m. Zoom Our 51st Annual Meeting was held virtually this year on Zoom.... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2021 OUTDOORS -
Ducks on Parade! | April 12, 2021
Inspired by Robert McCloskey‘s beloved children’s book of the same name, the iconic bronze Make Way for Ducklings sculpture in Boston’s Public Garden has come t... Read more
Posted on 13 April 2021 OUTDOORS