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We're devoted to revitalizing, enhancing, & maintaining the Esplanade in Boston along with MA DCR.

10/03/2025

Hey runners, cyclists, and walkers in Greater Boston! Did you know that October is National Pedestrian Safety Month? Look for tips all month long about safe travel on the Esplanade. 
 
Tip #1: Pedestrians ALWAYS have the right of way. Be patient with each other; a little kindness goes a long way! 💚
 
We’re looking for more safety tips before our Esplanade 5k on 10/26 (see link in bio). Comment down below ⬇️

09/29/2025

BIG NEWS! The Esplanade Association is a part of the 2026 Boston Athletic Association’s Bank of America Boston Marathon® Official Charity Program for the 130th Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America.

This means you can make every mile count by running for the park you love. Funds raised will directly support the Esplanade’s care, community programs, and future improvements—so the over 4 million visitors each year can continue to enjoy Boston’s most iconic riverfront park. 💙🌳

Apply at Esplanade.org/bostonmarathon

09/28/2025

The countdown is ON — the Esplanade 5K is just ONE month away!

Join us on Sunday, October 26 for a festive fall morning on the Charles filled with:
🎃 Creative costumes
🎶 Live music & vendors
🏆 Prizes & giveaways
🍂 All the Halloween vibes

Whether you run, walk, roll, or stroll, you’ll be part of a celebration that brings the whole community together.

Don’t wait — register today at esplanade.org/esplanade5k

09/14/2025

Check out our FREE fall programs on the Esplanade! Starting Sept 24th-Oct 9th, come dance, break a sweat, and learn about the park with us this fall.

Visit esplanade.org/events to register and learn more about these programs!

09/02/2025

This summer has been BUSY in the park!

Thank you to everyone who came by for our free summer programs—whether it was breaking a sweat in a yoga class or dancing to the amazing GroundBeat artists, you made this summer one we won't forget.

08/23/2025

Tuesday, August 19, will live in our hearts fondly for many, many years to come. Four-time Super Bowl champion Rob Gronkowski officially unveiled the new Gronk Playground! Designed as a state-of-the-art, inclusive, and accessible space, this playground invites all kids to play, imagine, and move together.

The celebration was pure Boston energy: Gronk’s duck boat entrance, kids racing across a “Boston Marathon” finish line, and even the Governor pushing Gronk down the slide. Youth and families from the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Hill House brought the playground to life: running, climbing, and laughing as they enjoyed this new Esplanade destination.

This day and playground could not have been possible without the Gronk Nation Youth Foundation and our partners at the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and CharityTeams (specifically Susan Hurley and everything she does!). Special thank you to DCR Commissioner LaChapelle and Governor Healey for joining us on the day!

Rob Gronkowski, along with his family, friends, and team, made this playground a reality. This is more than a tribute to a hometown legend—it’s a gift of play, teamwork, and imagination for generations to come.

Visit esplanade.org/gronk to learn more about this new, exciting playground!

Photos by Melissa Ostrow, MelOPhotos

08/06/2025

Looking for a perfect midweek pick-me-up? Join our partners at Boston Landmarks Orchestra for a free summer concert tonight on the Esplanade! Enjoy BLO’s concerts EVERY Wednesday until their final concert on August 27, co-presented by us at the Esplanade Association.

📍 DCR Hatch Memorial Shell
47 David G. Mugar Way, Boston
📅 July 13 – August 27

Learn more about the schedule and event details at esplanade.org/boston-landmarks-orchestra.

Image: Crowd in front of the Hatch Memorial Shell, enjoying the concert.
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08/01/2025

Centennial Fountain will be turned off due to the MA Dept. of Public Health's (DPH) recent cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) advisory that was posted in the Charles River downstream of Massachusetts Ave. To decrease the spread of algae, the fountain will be shut off until public health officials tell us the area is clear of bacteria.

For more information, please visit the MA DPH's algae bloom webpage (mass.gov/lists/algae-information), and you can learn more about Charles River water quality alerts from our friends at the Charles River Watershed Association's flagging program page (crwa.org/flagging-program).

07/23/2025

Have you been on your mental health walk for the day? Grab your walking buddy and enjoy a beautiful stroll in the park. 💚🌳

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Image: Two people holding hands as they walk across a bridge. The bridge is over a lagoon, and you can see a kayaker under the bridge. In the background behind the bridge and couple is the Centennial Fountain along with a tree canooy.

07/18/2025

This Disability Pride Month, the Esplanade Association has taken steps in our commitment of accessibility and inclusivity for all Charles River Esplanade visitors. We are excited to announce Brenda Hernandez's role, EA's current Project Coordinator, now includes being the liaison for ADA-Accessibility related inquiries. While not a stand-alone position, we agreed it was an essential step in our efforts to increase accessibility efforts in the park.

As we strive to develop more inclusive programs, events, and spaces in the park and at the new Charlesbank campus, we partnered with Think Outside the Vox to train our staff on ways to create inclusive environments both externally for park users and internally for team members. We are so grateful to the folks at Vox for educating our team on ways to implement meaningful and helpful change for our organization to make the Charles River Esplanade a welcoming space for all.

Accessibility for individuals of all abilities has been at the forefront of development for Charlesbank, the new universally accessible campus set to open in 2026. Learn more about our park's accessibility on our Know Before You Go at esplanade.org/know-before-you-go/ and about Charlesbank’s amenities at esplanade.org/charlesbank/

Image Description: A close-up, headshot of Brenda Hernandez, a Latina woman with long dark brown hair and a blue shirt. She is standing outside with trees and blue sky behind her.

07/11/2025

EA is thrilled to be a partner with Boston Landmarks Orchestra with their 2025 season, and to promote their robust season of eight events at the Hatch Shell this summer. AND, we are honored to co-present their final concert on August 27th!

🎶Kickoff is this Sunday, July 13 from 2–4 PM�
Then join us every Wednesday, July 16 through August 27 from 7 - 9 PM!

📍 DCR Hatch Memorial Shell
47 David G. Mugar Way, Boston�
📅 July 13 – August 27

*Stay tuned to Boston Landmarks Orchestra’s website and Instagram for any weather updates the day of concerts.

Learn more about the schedule at esplanade.org/boston-landmarks-orchestra.

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Image: Crowd in front of the Hatch Memorial Shell, enjoying the concert.

07/08/2025

TOMORROW July 9th is our monthly Park Bench chat!

Join us from 8:00 to 9:30 AM at the Hatch Memorial Shell to meet our staff and Executive Director, Jen Mergel !�
Stop by to chat or ask questions about our upcoming free Summer Programs, the Charlesbank construction project, our Fall 5K Run and Walk, the Moondance Gala, or any Esplanade-related. FREE Coffee and Munchkins!

📍 Hatch Memorial Shell
47 David G Mugar Way, Boston, MA 02108
📅 Wednesday, July 9
⏰ 8 — 9:30 AM

Image 1: Staff and a volunteer ambassador interact with visitors and their dog at a recent Park Bench Chat.
Image 2: A park visitor places sticker on an information board.
Image 3: A full view of the newly built Gronk Playground, soon to open to the public.
Image 4: EA staff installing scrims at at the Charlesbank construction site that read, “Esplanade Association Opens Charlesbank to Increase Park Welcome and Access for All!”.

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Charles River Esplanade
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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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(617) 227-0365

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