Letter to DCR Comissioner Murray regarding open water swimming at Walden

Senator Brownsberger sent the following letter to DCR Comissioner Jack Murray regarding open water swimming at Walden Pond:   Department of Conservation and Recreation Attn: Commissioner Jack Murray 251 Causeway Street, Suite 900 Boston, MA 02114-2104 June 18, 2014 Dear Commissioner Murray, I am writing to urge you to preserve open water swimming access at …

Walden Pond and open water swimming

I was very pleased to learn that Will Brownsberger is on the side of open water swimming at Walden Pond. As a life long swimmer living in the city/suburbs, there are precious few fresh water lakes in the state available for a half mile swim with a parking lot or public transportation. I have been …

Daly Field Complex Public Meetings Sept. 10 & 25

A reminder that this evening, Tuesday, September 10 at 6:30, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will hold a public meeeting on the leasing and renovation proposal for the Daly Field Complex. The meeting is at Community Rowing Boathouse, 20 Nonantum Road, Brighton. A second public meeting is tentatively scheduled for September 25 for presentation of the final …

DCR Launches 7th Annual Great Park Pursuit: Outdoor Fun for Families

The Department of Conservation and Recreation has announced  a series of free family activities in Massachusetts state parks that will take place throughout the summer as part of the 7th annual “Great Park Pursuit.” You can learn more about the programming here and register your family team here.  Teams will participate in six self-designed programs to accommodate each team’s …