Free Boston Play sports initiative
The resident proposes a free program offering sports like volleyball, soccer, baseball and basketball plus outdoor activities, encouraging in-person interaction across neighborhoods and less screen time for children.
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The resident's idea, as submitted
The idea
My Idea is a Free Boston Play Initiative, creating this program with a variety of sports that includes Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball, Basketball, Running Club, outdoor adventure exploring Boston, kayaking and more...
Who it helps and why
This project advances social and racial equity by fostering meaningful, in-person interactions across diverse neighborhoods and less screen for children by incorporating different interest and abilities.
Details
- Cycle
- 2026–27
- Submitted
- August 3, 2026
- Neighborhood
- City-wide
- Portal category
- Community
- How it was submitted
- Individual submission
- Submission language
- English
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