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Boston Parks Department announces registration for Tenacity's 2026 Summer Tennis and Reading Program

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~ Boston, MA - As summer approaches, the City of Boston is excited to announce the launch of the Summer Reading and Tennis Program (STRP) in partnership with Tenacity. This program is designed for youth ages 6 to 15 and aims to keep both minds and bodies active during the summer months.

Interim Commissioner Cathy Baker-Eclipse expressed her enthusiasm for the program, stating, "We are beyond excited to offer this program in partnership with Tenacity. Not only will this program bring attendees to a vast number of our parks throughout Boston, but it will also give kids a meaningful opportunity to grow both on and off the court, building physical skills like tennis alongside mental skills like reading."

Registration for STRP is now open through the end of July. The program will run from July 6 through August 14 and offers two daily sessions. The morning session, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., is available for ages 6-10 while the afternoon session, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m., is available for ages 10-15.

Each session includes a combination of tennis and fitness activities as well as engaging reading sessions. STRP will take place at various locations across Boston including Boston Common in Back Bay/Beacon Hill, Carter Playground in Roxbury, Moakley Park in South Boston, Constitution Beach in East Boston*, Dorchester Park in Dorchester, English High School Athletic Fields in Jamaica Plain, Harbor Point in South Boston*, Hunt-Almont Park in Mattapan, Iacono/Readville Playground in Hyde Park, Madison Park High School Athletic Fields in Roxbury, Malcolm X Park in Roxbury, Rogers Park in Allston-Brighton, Roxbury Latin High School in West Roxbury*, East Boston Memorial Stadium in East Boston, Savin Hill Park in Dorchester, and West Roxbury High School Athletic Fields in West Roxbury. *indicates partner locations.

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It is important to note that Harbor Point, Savin Hill Park, Sartori Stadium, and Carter Playground only offer a morning session.

Registration for STRP is now open and can be completed at tenacity.org/summer-tennis-reading-program-boston. For any questions about registration, interested individuals can contact Mike at mikekennedy@tenacity.org.

Since 1999, the Summer Reading and Tennis Program has been providing an enriching learning environment for city youth in parks across Boston. Founder & CEO Ned Eames shared the program's origins, stating, "Tenacity started in the summer. Before we were in classrooms year-round, we were in Boston's parks, rackets in hand and books open, helping kids discover their confidence and love of learning. For decades, Boston families have trusted us to provide a safe, supportive, and fun space where kids can grow, learn, and build friendships. Tenacity's free Summer Tennis & Reading Program is still local in neighborhood parks and still changing lives. We invite Boston families to make this summer unforgettable for their children!"

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Through its partnership with Tenacity, the City of Boston employs over 100 youth workers who will have exciting summer jobs that offer rich opportunities to build leadership skills. These positions are coordinated through Boston's Youth Engagement and Employment program and the Boston Centers for Youth & Families. All STRP site leaders and staff 18-years and older are USTA Safe Play certified.

To stay updated on news, events, and improvements in Boston parks, individuals can visit boston.gov/parks or call (617)-635-4505. They can also join the email list or follow the social media channels @parks.boston.gov on Bluesky and @bostonparksdept on Facebook and Instagram.

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