BCAT News

The 2024 fall brochure has been released by the department, giving an opportunity for families and residents to sign up for activities and programs.

Burlington’s Summer Concert series, hosted by Parks & Recreation has returned. Whether you enjoy country, rock, pop or big band, there is plenty of music to enjoy live every Tuesday […]

BNEWS Anchor Phil Gallagher sits down with Brendan Egan and Kelly Lehman, Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation in Burlington, for a discussion on what the department has […]

Despite the Easter Bunny coming a day after the holiday, they weren’t going to miss the annual egg hunt at Simonds Park.

Burlington Parks & Recreation Fitness Director Kristen Gonzalez tells us about the new health offerings including a “Mastering Metabolism” class that can get your body the most [...]

Celebrate the season with Burlington Park & Recreation Department, neighbors, friends and family at the annual Tree Light on the Burlington Town Common. This popular community event features [...]

Parks & Recreation Trucktober, the annual food-truck festival on the Town Common, returned earlier this month with everything from music and lawn games, to a Power Wheel Derby. Parks & [...]

Join Aarushi Dayma and Giuliana Magrane for BCAT’s extended coverage of Parks & Recreation’s 2023 edition of Burlington Truck Day.

Join Robert Parris and Anthony Matos as they explore the town common speaking with local businesses and organizations, and sampling all things that make Burlington great.

Join the Burlington Parks & Recreation Dept. for their fun filled day at Celebrate Burlington on the Burlington Town Common.

Burlington Parks & Recreation is continuing its partnership with the Burlington Mall for a summer of interactive outdoor activities for the whole family.

The Burlington Parks and Recreation Department was honored by the Massachusetts Recreation and Park Association at its annual awards dinner. The award was for the Agency of the Year Award for [...]

The Burlington Parks & Recreation’s Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Emma Jones has been named one of the National Recreation & Parks Association’s “30 Under [...]

The Burlington Parks & Recreation fitness programs are picking up speed with their latest offering of Spin Classes, focused on strength, cardio and recovery.  

Join Elisabeth Fuller and Chris Flaherty for BCAT’s extended coverage of the 50th Annual Burlington Tree Lighting ceremony, brought to life by the Parks & Recreation Department. [...]

The holiday season has officially kicked off with the annual Tree Lighting ceremony on the Town Common, the evening of December 4th. This is the 50th annual Tree Lighting, brought […]

A ribbon cutting ceremony was held at Simonds Park to officially open Burlington’s new Universally Accessible Treehouse for the public.