Gala in the Park is happening on Friday September 23d! This popular dinner/dance event is the 5th Annual Dorchester Park Gala order tickets today! The evening begins at 6 PM with cocktails and background music by several members of the Soul City Band, followed by an excellent dinner by Gourmet Caterers and an auction. Dancing and relaxing to the outstanding music of the Soul City Band complete the evening.
After Friday evening there is still a weekend full of Dorchester Park events - come back on Saturday morning >> Read More
The Dorchester Park Classic Car Show will take place on Sunday, September 25, 2011 (Rain Date: October 2, 2011). The park's gates open at 10:30 a.m. and show hours are noon to 4 p.m. Come to Historic Dorchester Park through the Adams Street entrance for a fantastic day juxtaposing public green space with vintage automobiles. Admission is free. Enter a car in the show online here.
To register go to dotpark.org or call Tony Paciulli, at (617)296-7039; Robert Ferrini, at (617) 298-1031; or Paul Mooney, at (617)282-8447. (Photo Credit: Rosemary Dukelow)
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Bring in the Solstice by exploring Dorchester's lovely flora. Dorchester Park Association's "hidden garden" tour on Saturday, June 18, 4 to 6 p.m., will include stops at private residences and some local commercial sites, followed by a reception and gardening demonstration at Cedar Grove Gardens. Proceeds will go to the Dorchester Park operating fund, which is used to purchase trees and other plant materials for the park, for educational programs, and to support clean-ups. Tickets, $50, are limited: go to www.dotpark.org to purchase. Want to help with the event? Contact Claire Hughes at claire.a.hughes@gmail.com. >> Read More
DotPark goes retro! The Fast Times band will bring Dorchester back to the 80's on Thursday, July 28 during a free performance at Dorchester Park. Come by the Adams St. entrance from 6 to 8 p.m. for a mix of Jackson, Journey and Motley Crue that'll have you sporting every imaginable shade of neon, flashy blazers, rompers and massive belt buckles.
Check out Fast Times at http://www.fasttimes.biz. Be warned: if you have a fashion sense, appreciate subtlety or hate long hair, this one's not for you.
Help clear litter, broken glass and catbrier vine from areas near the playground and bordering paths in Dorchester Park. Volunteer should wear long pants, long sleeves, sturdy shoes and gloves. Tools are available, but bring along clippers, loppers and a pail if you have them. Meet at the Adams Street entrance at 9 a.m. on any or all of Saturdays June 11, July 30, Sept. 17, and Oct. 15.
For more information, visit http://dotpark.org. You can write to the Dorchester Park Association at PO Box 240081, Dorchester, MA 02124-0081. You may also inquire about the DPA by calling Cedar Grove Gardens at 1-800-322-8582.
For the past nine years, over 5,000 volunteers have come together for two days in the spring to participate in a citywide clean up event. This year's community cleanup day will be Saturday, April 30th. The city provides the tools and trash bags; you provide the effort and community pride! Locations through out the Dorchester community are after the break. >> Read More
With spring just around the corner it's that time of year when the Bunny comes out and hides eggs filled with delicious treats! Bring your children, your grand-children and your smiles to Dorchester Park on Saturday, April 23rd at 10 a.m. for one of the biggest Easter Egg Hunts in Boston. It's a free-for-all but the stakes are higher than ever. There will even be a guest appearance by the big guy himself, the Easter Bunny! Come early and ready for adventures!
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Dorchester Park, Dorchester MA
The Dorchester Park Association is looking for committed volunteers to help plan a Gala Weekend of events from September 23 through 25. These events include a gala celebration, community breakfast, possible concerts of the Dorchester Symphony Orchestra and the Ashmont Chamber Series as well as a Classic Auto Show on Sunday the 25th. Volunteers interested in Autos, Music and Community would be a plus. To get involved, contact Richard at Cedar Grove Gardens via phone (1-800-322-8582) or at richard@cedargrovegardens.com.
Dorchester Park in Dorchester, Massachusetts was established in 1891. Having changed size over subsequent years, it remains a beautiful part of the community. Please take the opportunity to explore our website; you'll learn a lot about Dorchester Park's history and future. You'll also discover a variety of events held for the community throughout the year.
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In recent years, dwindling resources have prevented Boston Parks and Recreation from taking a proactive role in maintaining Dorchester Park. The Park Association has done what it could to fill the gaps. However, experience has shown us that volunteers and free public resources are inadequate to the task.
To assess the scope of the Park's problems, the DPA obtained preliminary reports from two landscape and forest management specialists. We learned we face two tasks – restoration to undo damage that has accumulated through years of neglect, and maintenance to preserve those gains and to enhance the forest.
How to get involved/application guidelines and procedures:
Gala in the Park
The Dorchester Park Classic Car Show will take place on Sunday, September 25, 2011 (Rain Date: October 2, 2011). The park's gates open at 10:30 a.m. and show hours are noon to 4 p.m. Come to Historic Dorchester Park through the Adams Street entrance for a fantastic day juxtaposing public green space with vintage automobiles. Admission is free. Enter a car in the show online 
Bring in the Solstice by exploring Dorchester's lovely flora. Dorchester Park Association's "hidden garden" tour on Saturday, June 18, 4 to 6 p.m., will include stops at private residences and some local commercial sites, followed by a reception and gardening demonstration at Cedar Grove Gardens. Proceeds will go to the Dorchester Park operating fund, which is used to purchase trees and other plant materials for the park, for educational programs, and to support clean-ups. Tickets, $50, are limited: go to 
DotPark goes retro! The Fast Times band will bring Dorchester back to the 80's on Thursday, July 28 during a free performance at Dorchester Park. Come by the Adams St. entrance from 6 to 8 p.m. for a mix of Jackson, Journey and Motley Crue that'll have you sporting every imaginable shade of neon, flashy blazers, rompers and massive belt buckles. 
For the past nine years, over 5,000 volunteers have come together for two days in the spring to participate in a citywide clean up event. This year's community cleanup day will be Saturday, April 30th. The city provides the tools and trash bags; you provide the effort and community pride! Locations through out the Dorchester community are after the break.
With spring just around the corner it's that time of year when the Bunny comes out and hides eggs filled with delicious treats! Bring your children, your grand-children and your smiles to Dorchester Park on Saturday, April 23rd at 10 a.m. for one of the biggest Easter Egg Hunts in Boston. It's a free-for-all but the stakes are higher than ever. There will even be a guest appearance by the big guy himself, the Easter Bunny! Come early and ready for adventures!
The Dorchester Park Association is looking for committed volunteers to help plan a Gala Weekend of events from September 23 through 25. These events include a gala celebration, community breakfast, possible concerts of the Dorchester Symphony Orchestra and the Ashmont Chamber Series as well as a Classic Auto Show on Sunday the 25th. Volunteers interested in Autos, Music and Community would be a plus. To get involved, contact Richard at Cedar Grove Gardens via phone (1-800-322-8582) or at 