The Southwest Corridor Park

Here are some February vacation events in state parks --

February Vacation Week Free Family-Friendly Programs Park activities and programs February 14 - 22, 2026

DCR asked park friends to help spread the word that they are starting to recruit for summer lifeguards and seasonal staff:

DCR Kicks Off Recruitment Efforts for Lifeguards and Seasonal Staff for Summer 2026 Hourly rates range up to $27; sign-on and retention bonuses of up to $1,000 are also available

We re-posted the DCR First Day Hikes, and should mention that you can check the DCR website for updates on hikes in your area -- some cancellations due to weather and trail conditions.

From the Jamaica Plain News--

New Water Bubblers/Bottle Fillers Coming to Southwest Corridor - Jamaica Plain News Come spring there will be new bottle filler/bubblers along the Southwest Corridor. The new bottle filler/bubblers are being installed by the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) at the Johnson Spray Deck, the bike path near the Stonybrook MBTA stop and Mission Hill behind BPD Headquarters...

DCR has a list of First Day Hikes in state parks all around Massachusetts --

DCR First Day Hikes DCR invites you to step into the New Year with a First Day Hike!

Our annual meeting presentation --

https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/15SFujCbAftLgjgyRoZp9_xIFeV9VNnGL/edit?usp=drive_link&ouid=110112531497930668265&rtpof=true&sd=true

Visit southwestcorridorpark.org to learn more about the park and the work of our volunteer network.

2025 Southwest Corridor Park Alliance Annual Report .pptx Southwest Corridor Park Alliance 2025 Annual Report October 2025

Two Southwest Corridor events this week -- please join us for either or both events!
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(1.) Walk in the park - public safety - Monday, Oct. 6 at 6 pm
(2.) Southwest Corridor Park Alliance annual meeting - Tuesday, Oct. 7 at 7 pm at 607 Columbus Ave.

An opportunity to focus on community safety issues in the park (South End section of the Southwest Corridor Park). Park neighbors are encouraged to join, with BPD, for a walk in the park, Oct. 6th, at 6pm, starting at Titus Sparrow Park and then into the Southwest Corridor.

Park neighbors and friends are invited to the Southwest Corridor Park Alliance Annual Meeting - Tuesday, October 7, at 7 pm., in person at 607 Columbus Ave.

Also from the Jamaica Plain News -- the first units in the Mildred Hailey redevelopment project will be available via a lottery for income-eligible applicants.

Lottery Application Now Open for 124 New Income-Restricted Rental Units in JP - Jamaica Plain News Two new residential buildings part of the Mildred Hailey Apartments are now accepting lottery applications. The buildings, called 2 & 6 Lamartine, include 124 income-restricted rental units, and renters must earn at or below 50%, 60%, 80% and 100% area median income (AMI) to qualify. There are 14 un...