Boston: Parks and Recreation Announces Three-Day Winter Festival at Franklin Park February 19-21

~ Boston families and residents are in for a treat as Mayor Michelle Wu announces the Winter Festival at Franklin Park. The festival, which will take place from February 19 to 21, aims to bring energy, creativity, and community to the city's largest park through music, recreation, and hands-on programming.

In partnership with Boston Parks and Recreation and the Franklin Park Coalition, the Winter Festival promises to offer a variety of activities for people of all ages. "We're excited to invite Boston families and residents to explore Franklin Park in new ways through music, recreation, and hands-on programming," said Mayor Wu.

The festival will kick off on Thursday, February 19 with a Stable Tour at the Franklin Park Maintenance Yard. From 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., visitors can meet members of the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit and learn about their role in protecting and patrolling Boston's parks. Later in the day, from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., there will be a Snowshoeing Safari at the William Devine Golf Course Parking Lot.

On Friday, February 20, visitors can participate in Horse-of-Course with the Boston Park Rangers Mounted Unit at the William Devine Golf Course Parking Lot from 2:00 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.

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The main event will take place on Saturday, February 21 at the William Devine Golf Course & Clubhouse from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The festival will feature inflatables, an ice rink for skating, arts and crafts activities, treats, live music from local radio station 98.1 FM The Urban Heat, and a magic show at 12:30 p.m.

In addition to these attractions, there will also be snowshoeing, sledding, archery (weather-permitting), and other winter activities for visitors to enjoy. The festival will also include a "petting zoo" of musical instruments by Boston Music Group, wildlife education by Mass Audubon, and an interactive soccer exhibit hosted by the New England Revolution.

The Winter Festival is made possible thanks to title sponsor Highland Street Foundation and contributing sponsors H.P. Hood LLC. It is also hosted in partnership with the Franklin Park Coalition.

For more information about this family-friendly school vacation week event, visit boston.gov/winterfest. The Franklin Park Golf Clubhouse is located at 1 Circuit Drive, Dorchester. For any inquiries, contact (617) 635-4505 or email parks@boston.gov.

To stay updated on news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, call (617) 635-4505, visit boston.gov/parks, join the email list, and follow the social media channels @bostonparksdept on X, Facebook, and Instagram and @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore Franklin Park in new ways and be a part of a vibrant community event!

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