Walking Tour of Jamaica Pond

Jamaica Pond 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain

Travel around the Pond with the Jamaica Plain Historical Society. Once a district that only included the houses of Boston’s elite, the Pond later was put to industrial use as tons of ice were harvested there each winter. Learn about the movers and shakers such as Francis Parkman and James Michael Curley who made their […]

Jamaica Pond Photo Walk

Jamaica Pond 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain

End your summer in style! Join the Conservancy and local photography organization @IGBoston for a guided tour and photo meetup on the shores of Jamaica Pond- filled with beautiful scenes for landscapes, portraits, and more. The walk will begin at 5pm on Saturday, September 21 at the Jamaica Pond Boathouse. Participants will circle the pond […]

Free

Matahari Social Justice Superhero Race

Jamaica Pond 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain

Our annual family day 5k day is being transformed to be a Social Justice Superhero Race/Challenge to meet the political times! Racing superheroes will complete a round at Jamaica Pond to face obstacles in the way of social justice! Bring your family (blood and/or chosen) to deepen your commitment to liberation and support community causes. […]

$20

Walk to End Elder Isolation

Jamaica Pond 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain

The only thing better than a morning walk with a friend around Jamaica Pond is a walk with a purpose – to end social isolation among elders. The Walk to End Elder Isolation on May 19 benefits FriendshipWorks' programs to keep greater Boston's elders healthy and connected, through friendly visiting, medical escorts, pet program, and […]

Free

1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk

Jamaica Pond 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain

1 MILLION STEPS 4 OCD WALK Join us once again as we come together to raise awareness and dispel stigma surrounding OCD and related disorders at the flagship 6th Annual Boston 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk! The Boston Walk allows us to come together and support each other as a community, while allowing us […]

6th Annual 1 Million Steps for OCD Walk

Jamaica Pond 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain

EVENT DATE: JUN 03, 2018 Join us once again as we come together to raise awareness and dispel stigma surround OCD and related disorders at the flagship 6th Annual Boston 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Walk! The Boston Walk allows us to come together and support each other as a community, while allowing us to share our unique stories […]

Free

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Jamaica Pond parkrun

Jamaica Pond 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain

Come and join us for a friendly run, walk or jog around Jamaica Pond. It's FREE! It's 5k! It's TIMED! All ages, all abilities, all paces welcome! Bring your friends, bring your dogs, bring the stroller... Meet at Pinebank Promontory (top of the Sugarbowl). Run starts at 9am. Check out our website for details on […]

Free

Catch and Release with the Boston Police

Jamaica Pond 507 Jamaicaway, Jamaica Plain

Free, Fun, fishing derby and family day for area children aged 5 -15 years. Trophies, Prizes, Food, Music and More. Call the Boston Police E-13 Community Service Office for details.

FREE

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