Sundays!

The CHARLES RIVER CONSERVANCY 
& the DEPARTMENT of CONSERVATION & RECREATION present:
the 3rd annual

SUNDAY PARKLAND GAMES!

Sundays, July 10th - September 25th

@ Herter Park on the Charles River
(1100 Soldiers Field Road)

Games & Athletic Activities:
2:00pm – 5:00 pm

Yoga: 
5:00pm – 6:00pm

Charles River Wellness Initiative for Seniors: 
4:00pm – 5:00pm

What:

The Charles River Conservancy and the Department of Conservation and Recreation invite families and members of the community to join us for our annual Sunday Parkland Games series!  Each Sunday afternoon, between July 10th and September 25th, 2-5pm, Allston's Herter Park (1100 Soldiers Field Road, additional parking available at 1175 Soldiers Field Road) will be set up for games, sports, and other athletic activities such as badminton, bocce, volleyball, cycling, tennis, running, walking...and more!  These activities are completely FREE, open to the public, and designed with the help of Knucklebones, a Cambridge company that inspires people of all ages to enjoy athletics...for the love of play!  At 5pm, the Conservancy will host free yoga sessions, taught by certified instructors.

Beginning this summer, Sunday Parkland Games will offer a new program to engage local seniors: the Charles River Wellness Initiative for Seniors. The Conservancy will lead a walk along the Charles River, beginning at 4pm, aimed at improving the health and well-being of our senior citizens, providing a unique opportunity for social interaction in a beautiful outdoor setting, and encouraging cross-generational communication.  These walks are free, open to the public, and do not require registration.  To join us, please meet at the Charles River Conservancy's info tent at 4pm.

Why:

Being active is the key to optimal health and to reducing the risk of preventable diseases such as obesity.  Parklands along DCR's Charles River Reservation are a natural space uniquely suited to spending time outdoors, within Boston.  By continuing the Sunday Parkland Games program for a third year, the Charles River Conservancy hopes to make the river's Parklands "more active, attractive, and accessible for all" by encouraging families to come together to enjoy them and appreciate their natural beauty.  All are welcome to pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy a day outdoors on the banks of the Charles!
Herter Park has green space, playgrounds, picnic tables, an outdoor theater, and plenty of parking.  Its large parking lot and open paths make it a prime location for bicycle riding, running, and in-line skating.  The 2011 Sunday Parkland Games will be situated between the recently remodeled Artesani Playground and Charles River Canoe & Kayak.  Herter Park has something for everyone!  All activities are free of charge and the program does not require registration - anyone can attend, and all are welcome to participate.

Where:

With the exception of Sunday, September 11th, all activities will take place in Herter Park, located at 1100 Soldier's Field Road in Allston.  This new location is in closer proximity to residential areas and will allow the Conservancy to work more directly with residents of Allston-Brighton, as well as offer additional free programs.  On September 11th, the Sunday Parkland Games will take place upriver from the Weeks Footbridge on the Charles River off of Memorial Drive in Cambridge (the location of the 2009 and 2010 Games).

Additional Information:

For more information, please contact our Director of Outdoor Wellness, 
Dr. Alexios Monopolis, at anm@thecharles.org  

Weekly updates and weather cancellations will be posted on our Facebook page.
Chiara