DCR Parks Passport Challenge
| Hours: | Varied |
| Ages: | Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | Free see below |
| Category: | Nature & Outdoors |
Hike a heart healthy trail, explore ponds and pools, try your hand at fishing, discover the bugs and buds of spring or stare at the starry night sky! Spring is a great time to visit your state parks.
If you are age 16 or under and have visited all of the Passport Parks in one of the five regions of Massachusetts, you earn a cool new t-shirt to show off your accomplishment!
Getting Started
Summer Passport participants can download a complete passport, regional passports or a one page sheet (by geographical regions). Download your passportshere
Use the itinerary sheets organized by geographical region to help assist you on your journey!
Boston
North
South
Central
West
Plan your own visit! Check out parks and activity listing on line at www.mass.gov/dcr.
Remember to contact the park prior to your visit to ensure trail and passport access due to/resulting from exceptional weather conditions.
Need Directions? Visit http://www.mass.gov/dcr
Questions? Please call (617) 626-1450 for more information or any questions you may have on this program.
Things to know before you go
When visiting a park or on the trail, a variety of tools and accessories can help to keep you safe, warm and comfortable:
Wear sturdy, insulated winter boots
Dress for the weather Dress in layers for maximum comfort
Hike with a companion. Or stay with the group.
Know your limits
Carry out what you carry in.
Don’t feed wildlife.
Stay off ice and away from water
Met the Challenge?
Congratulations! T-shirts, available while supplies last, can be picked up by May 2 at designated regional offices listed below. Please call ahead.
Greater Boston - Blue Hills Reservation
695 Hillside St.
Milton, MA 02186
(617) 698-1802
Southeast - Department of Conservation and Recreation
194 Cranberry Road
P.O. Box 66
South Carver, MA 02366
(508) 866-2580
Northeast - Department of Conservation and Recreation
25 Shattuck Street
Lowell, MA 01852
(978)937-2092
Central - Department of Conservation and Recreation
40 Cold Storage Road
P.O. Box 484
Amherst, MA 01004
(413) 545-5993
West Headquarters - Department of Conservation and Recreation
740 South Street
P.O. Box 1433,
Pittsfield, MA 01202
(413) 442-8928
| COST | ↑ top |
Parking Fees May apply
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/park-passport/
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
Various, Various, MA, N/A map
Phone: 617-626-1250
Varied
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Info changes frequently. We cannot warrant it. Verify with DCR Parks Passport Challenge before making the trek. If you find an error, please report it...