To reserve a spot in the park for an event, family reunion, picnic or other activity - contact the Boston Parks Department for a permit application or download it here.

Contact Info for Park Groups

 -In alphabetical order by name-

Boston Park Rangers
http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/ParkRangers/
The Park Rangers keep Franklin Park safe by patrolling, responding to our calls, and teaching park users about the fragile park ecology. Call 617-635-7383 to report problems you witness.

Caribbean Carnival  
www.bostoncarnival.com/
617.298.1370 or 617.296.7083

City of Boston Department of Parks and Recreation  
http://www.cityofboston.gov/parks/
617.635.4505 - Information about city parks.

Cross-Country Track  
www.usatfne.org/cross/
Download the 2007 season schedule.

Dominican Festival  
www.festivaldominicanodeboston.com/
617.549.1291 or 617.504.5499 www.fesdominicano.com.

Franklin Park Dog Walkers
Join the FPC dog walkers email list to stay-up-to-date on dog issues and share your concerns. Email: dogs@franklinparkcoalition.org

Franklin Park Tennis Association
www.franklinparktennis.org
Free lessons for adults & children and a friendly tennis community. 

Franklin Park Zoo  
www.zoonewengland.com  617.541.LION (5466)
Summer Zoo camp for children ages 6-11, to register: 617-591-0300 or www.campfireusa-emass.org

Frederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site  
www.nps.gov/frla/  617. 566.1689
Olmsted's home and studio

Greater Roxbury Track Club
www.greater-rtc.org  617-821-7471
Promotes health and fitness for young people and adults with track and related events: GRTC Classic in June, summer training programs, and September Unity Run 

Heart of the City 
www.heartofcity.info
All about the history of Franklin Park, the surrounding neighborhoods, plants and animals in the park, health information and census data--a great web resource!

Puerto Rican Festival 
www.prfestma.org  617-210-5547
Vendors contact criverapr@comcast.net or call 617-276-9021

Roxbury Homecoming / Juneteenth
617- 541-9200
Usually held on the "teen" Saturday of June every year at the Resting Place/Shattuck Picnic Grove

Shattuck Hospital 
http://www.shattuckhospital.org

Shattuck Shelter - now known as "hopeFound"
http://www.friendsoftheshattuckshelter.org/
Offering homeless Bostonians a bed and transitional support and recovery programs.

White Stadium
To rent the Stadium for sports or other events, call Boston Public Schools Athletic Department: 617-635-9162.
Free Summer Sports Camp

617-635-4920 x2218.
Ages 7-14, run by Boston Centers for Youth & Families  

William J. Devine Golf Course & Clubhouse
Call the Pro Shop for hours, fees, and to make a reservation. 617.265.4084
The Clubhouse has a a full-service grill and snack bar, as well as a function room (call the Pro Shop to inquire) for private rentals.
Free summer golf lessons for young people ages 7-14. Call 617-635- 4920 x2145

If any of our information needs to be updated or if there's a park group we should add, please let us know -  mail@franklinparkcoalition.org

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