If you're in Boston and looking for school vacation week activities, the city's Parks Department is on deck with a roster of events aimed to keep everyone swinging straight through February.
UMass Boston softball and baseball stars are stepping up to the plate with hitting and fielding clinics at The Bubble at Carter Field, as reported by the City of Boston's official news. These clinics, kicking off on February 17 for softball, and running through February 20 for baseball, promise to be a grand slam for eager players aged 10 to 14.
For those horsing around, the Park Rangers Mounted Unit offers a peek at their stable operations. They're opening their doors to all ages at the Franklin Park Maintenance Yard, because a little education on our four-legged park patrollers might just spur a newfound appreciation for these majestic animals.
Should snow blanket the city, a Snowshoeing Safari on February 19 at Franklin Park beckons the adventurous spirits. Limited snowshoes are on hand, so visitors might have to stampede in there early to snatch a pair, those without can still trek around the park's historic, and scenic terrain.
When the weekend rolls in, the Winter Festival at Franklin Park plans to skate circles around any winter blues with free activities and giveways while supplies last on Saturday, February 21. Meanwhile, The Bubble at Carter Field rounds out the recreational roster with Open Gym sessions, where the community can bounce into basketball, soccer or any sport that gets the heart pumping on February 19 and 20. To participate in these events, make sure you pre-register to secure your spot.
For additional information or registration details, be sure to visit the official Boston parks website, and follow their social channels including @bostonparksdept on whichever social platform you're glued to these days, or @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky for updates.
