The three best activities for young kids at the Blue Hills
The 3 Best activities for Young Kids The Blue Hills are a wonderful place to spend time outside with your family. Here are three great activities that young kids – and your whole family – will love. Swim, Hike and Play at Houghton’s Pond You’ll enjoy Houghton’s Pond...
Volunteer Spotlight: Anna MacDougall
Volunteer Activities: I started going to the monthly trail maintenance events two years ago. I enjoyed it so much that I became a Trail Adopter, which means that I maintain it on my own. Favorite activities with Friends of the Blue Hills: I love doing the monthly...Tess volunteers in the Blue Hills
A big thank you to Tess for volunteering in the Blue Hills! Learn about trail maintenance in the Blue Hills. Learn about other volunteer...
Volunteering doesn’t need to be a big time commitment
Menos from Brockton says…  “volunteering is a great way to give back to your community!” Click to learn more about volunteering.Upcoming Events
Nov
28
Thu
2024
9:00 am
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Walk it off before you cook it o...
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Nov 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE 4-mile hike with moderate hills, rocky terrain and some larger obstacles. This hike will be meeting in the Houghton’s Pond parking lot by the children’s playground. Walk it off before you[...]
Dec
1
Sun
2024
9:00 am
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dog Friendly Hike
@ Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Dec 1 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Hiking is fantastic exercise and a perfect way to enjoy nature. So, it’s understandable that you would want your dog to join you on the trail!  This hike will be meeting[...]
Dec
7
Sat
2024
9:00 am
December Trail Maintenance
December Trail Maintenance
Dec 7 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Get some fresh air and exercise… and give back to an amazing park that serves tens of thousands of visitors each year. You will be helping to care for the trails by improving erosion structures,[...]
Dec
21
Sat
2024
7:00 am
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike wit...
@ To be determined
Dec 21 @ 7:00 am
LEVEL OF DIFFICULTY: MODERATE Join the Friends of the Blue Hills on a Winter Solstice Sunrise Hike- Location to be determined If there is snow or ice, please wear microspikes/crampons If you have hiking poles,[...]