Mayor Thomas M. Menino and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department invite local residents to enjoy informational Coffee Hours in various neighborhood parks throughout the city. The annual event series, sponsored by Dunkin’ Donuts, will take place from April 29 to May 16.
The Coffee Hours give residents a unique opportunity to speak directly with Mayor Menino about open space and recreational needs in their neighborhoods. Through these one- on-one discussions, Mayor Menino looks forward to hearing how the City of Boston can improve upon local parks and public areas.
All participants will enjoy coffee and breakfast treats provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. In addition, each family in attendance will receive a flowering plant as a gift from Mayor Menino. Residents at the event will also be eligible to win a “Day on the Town” raffle prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts gift basket, Macy’s gift certificate, lunch at Legal Sea Foods, Swan Boat rides, and free parking downtown for the day compliments of the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority.
The tenth annual Coffee Hour series is held from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at each site with dates and locations as follows:
Tuesday, April 29 Walker Playground Norfolk Street, Mattapan
Wednesday, April 30 Ronan Park – Official Park Opening Adams Street and Mount Ida Road, Dorchester
Thursday, May 1 Doherty Playground Bunker Hill and Medford Streets, Charlestown
Friday, May 2 Christopher Columbus Park Atlantic Avenue, Boston
Monday, May 5 East Boston Memorial Stadium Porter Street, East Boston
Wednesday, May 7 Peters Park Washington Street, South End
Thursday, May 8 Mission Hill Playground Tremont and Smith Streets, Mission Hill
Friday, May 9 Hynes Playground VFW Parkway, West Roxbury
Monday, May 12 Gertrude Howes Playground Moreland and Fairland Streets, Roxbury
Tuesday, May 13 Portsmouth Street Park - Official Park Opening Portsmouth Street, Brighton
Wednesday, May 14 Healy Playground Washington Street and Firth Road, Roslindale
Thursday, May 15 Martin Playground Myrtlebank and Hilltop Streets, Dorchester
Friday, May 16 Mozart Street Playground – Official Park Opening Centre and Mozart Streets, Jamaica Plain
For more information, please contact the Parks Department at (617) 635-4505, ext. 3039.
