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Find Parks in Dorchester
To start your search for parks in the Dorchester neighborhood in Boston, you can search in a number of different ways. Search for parks by type, or find a specific sporting amenity. If you’re looking for suggestions, we have a few more frequented parks in the Dorchester area.
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Looking for a specific park in Dorchester? Browse parks by type, including sports, scenery, playgrounds, dog parks.
Outdoor Events in Dorchester
Here are some public events that are happening in the Dorchester neighborhood:
Events for August
31st
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Birding Walks with Nature Man Mike @ Franklin Park
Jamaica Plain
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Popular Parks
Looking for some recommendations? Here are our choices for parks in Dorchester.
Dorchester Park is a wooded forest area to retreat, with paths for running or jogging. There’s a new playground area and tot lot area, a climbing structure and a picnic table.
Savin Hill Park is a small, wooded neighborhood park that has a basketball court, two tennis courts and a street hockey area. The park also has trails that lead to the summit, offering amazing views of the city and the harbor.
Pope John Paul II Park is a sprawling park that overlooks the scenic Neponset River. Pope John Paul II Park has several long paved paths for walking, running, rollerblading or biking, and a few covered picnic areas. Large fields and a new playground make it great for kids.
Franklin Park is the largest park in Boston, with plenty of sports amenities, walking/biking paths, hiking and scenic points. There are a few playground areas for kids, and picnic areas.Â
Garvey Park is a recently remodeled green space in dorchester that offers several sports amenities, including a basketball court, turn baseball field, and street hockey rink. There is also a fenced-in dog run, and a new playground.
Ronan Park is a green space located in Dorchester’s Fields Corner neighborhood, with many sports amenities, including basketball courts and a baseball field. There is also a sizable fenced-in dog area.
Parks By Amenity
Our choices for parks in Dorchester, sorted by amenity.
Here are our recommendations for the best splash in Dorchester for those hot summer days.
Nearby Neighborhoods
Here are some other neighborhoods near Dorchester:
View the entire list of parks in the Dorchester Neighborhood to find a park for you.