Local News Jamaica Pond is closed due to harmful algae bloom Boston health officials are urging parkgoers and their dogs to avoid contact with the water. Christiana Botic for The Boston Globe, File ...

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is offering a unique opportunity for residents and visitors to experience the life of their mounted park rangers today, August 3rd.

The annual event at Jamaica Pond has become a tradition between Boston Schools and environmental officials with the Department of Fish and Game, and MassWildlife for more than 20 years now.

Now is a great time to explore the historic neighborhoods of Jamaica Plain. Then following walking tours are organized by the Jamaica Plain Historical Association. Beginning at 11:00 a.m.

Jamaica Plain, MA — 2/18/2025 - A sign posted at JP Pond reads, “Please do not feed, touch, or remove birds from the park.” and provides a QR code to use to report a sick, injured or dead bird.

Fifteen minutes out from the city center, get off at Green Street, where a three-block walk takes you to Doyle's Cafe (3484 Washington St., 617-524-2345) and Jamaica Plain as it once was.

To add to your vinyl collection, head to one of several record stores. If you biked around Jamaica Pond or through the Arnold Arboretum, the neighborhood’s bike shops will keep you rolling.

A man walks along Jamaica Pond in 2016. Pat Greenhouse Boston’s Jamaica Pond will be closed until a harmful algae bloom in the water is over, according to health officials.