Esplanade Clean Up

Join us on the Esplanade for an individual service day! Volunteers are invited to help conduct a park clean-up before winter. Tasks include removing trash from pathways, gardens, and shorelines. We will provide you with all the equipment you need. We ask all volunteers to arrive on time to Dartmouth Comfort Station at 9:30am, but you are welcome to leave early if needed. Thank you for your stewardship of our beloved park! Participants are required to wear closed-toed shoes, and we recommend you wear weather-appropriate clothing and sun protection. Pre-registration is highly recommended in order to receive timely updates. Please cancel if you can no longer attend. Please note: All volunteers must complete the Volunteer Waiver before participating. A QR code for the waiver will be available on the day of the event for anyone who has not completed the waiver in advance. Event Cancellation In the event of extreme weather or other hazardous conditions, the Esplanade Association will email all participants and post a cancellation notice. Please follow our social media accounts Facebook page (@EsplanadeBoston) / Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston) to keep up to date about potential cancellations. Location Information & Directions NOTE: There is NO PARKING on the Esplanade. Please plan to arrive via one of the options below: WALKING If entering by foot, you can take one of many footbridges to enter the park. They are all noted on this map. Dartmouth Footbridge gives you direct access from Back Bay. The group will gather under the trees near the public restrooms and the Centennial Fountain. MBTA Dartmouth Comfort Station is a 10-minute walk from the Copley MBTA Station (Green Line) and a 12-minute walk from the Charles / MGH MBTA Station (Red Line). Find all of the nearby stations on this map. BLUE BIKES Pick up a Bluebike at any station around Boston, Brookline, Cambridge and Somerville and return to a station located conveniently near Fiedler Footbridge or Dartmouth St. Find locations on the System Map or mobile app. PARKING (outside of park) There is no parking on the Esplanade. Recommended parking locations include the Boston Common Garage or street parking in Back Bay. RIDE SHARE We recommend you direct rideshare vehicles to drop you off near Back St x Dartmouth St or nearby. Once you’ve been dropped off, enter the park on foot via the Dartmouth St Footbridge. About the Esplanade Association The Esplanade Association (Esplanade.org) is a nonprofit organization that works to revitalize and enhance the Charles River Esplanade, sustain its natural green space, and build community in the park by providing educational, cultural, and recreational programs for everyone. Stay up to date with the Esplanade by following us: Facebook (@EsplanadeBoston),Instagram (@EsplanadeInBoston).Visit Esplanade.org/Events to learn about upcoming events and programs on the Esplanade.