Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation

Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation The Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation

Happy Kids Boating and Fishing Week, Massachusetts! 🎣🚣As the days get warmer, getting out on the water is the perfect ac...
06/09/2026

Happy Kids Boating and Fishing Week, Massachusetts! 🎣🚣

As the days get warmer, getting out on the water is the perfect activity for the whole family. Whether you’re boating or fishing this summer, remember to have fun, be safe and make memories outdoors.

Trails connect us to nature and to each other. In 2024, we launched Trails for All, an initiative focused on enhancing a...
05/07/2026

Trails connect us to nature and to each other.

In 2024, we launched Trails for All, an initiative focused on enhancing access to nature for people with disabling conditions and promoting inclusivity across Massachusetts’ woodland trails.

After a year of site visits, public forums, and community input, the Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation released the Trails for All Report— a sweeping set of recommendations to expand accessible trails across Massachusetts. Led by a 24-member Working Group, including advocates, planners, land managers, and people with lived experience of disability.

🔗Click the link in our bio or go to www.mass.gov/trailsforall to read the full Trails for All Report

04/23/2026

Archery, open water swimming, AND gravel biking? Challenge accepted!

Last week, Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation Director Paul Jahnige and Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Tom O’Shea, along with state officials and community members, convened in Charlemont, to dream big about the future of Massachusetts’s outdoor recreation industry.

Did you know that in 2024, Massachusetts’ outdoor recreation economy created 108,000 jobs? Our states natural resources offer ample opportunities for employment and exploration- with over 8,229 miles of rivers and nearly 450,000 acres of State forests, parks and reservations.

What’s scenic and peaceful and worth exploring all over? The 413… obviously 🌄Yesterday, we gathered at in Charlemont fo...
04/14/2026

What’s scenic and peaceful and worth exploring all over? The 413… obviously 🌄

Yesterday, we gathered at in Charlemont for a listening session that brought together leaders, community members, and the Lieutenant Governor to hear directly from the people who make the Massachusetts outdoor recreation industry what it is.

We also got to take a dip in the Deerfield River with Brian Gilbert wrapping up a picture perfect in Western Mass.

04/01/2026

Breaking News: The Outdoors are Open for All!

Don’t let your phone hold you back from experiencing all that nature has to offer.

Play MOOR, Play Mass. 🤸🥾🌲

Jumping in puddles, climbing trees, and catching bugs, are one of the many hallmarks of a childhood enjoyed outdoors. 🐞🌷...
03/25/2026

Jumping in puddles, climbing trees, and catching bugs, are one of the many hallmarks of a childhood enjoyed outdoors. 🐞🌷🌳🤸

The Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) and the Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) are excited to introduce “Outdoor Start,” a resource hub designed to help families and early education programs spend more time in nature.
Research shows that outdoor time benefits young children by promoting physical and mental health, social skills, personal growth, and environmental awareness.

The resource hub offers information for policymakers, families, and early education providers on the benefits of nature for young children and ways to engage with the outdoors in positive and developmentally appropriate ways.

Learn more at www.mass.gov/outdoorstart or the link in our bio

The numbers are in- and Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Industry has come out on top!According to the latest data from ...
03/18/2026

The numbers are in- and Massachusetts Outdoor Recreation Industry has come out on top!

According to the latest data from the Outdoor Recreation Satellite Account, the sector generated $14.6 billion in value added to the state’s economy in 2024 and created 108,000 jobs.

Our state has established itself as a leader in outdoor recreation, achieving a growth rate of 6.9 percent from 2023 to 2024, the highest among all U.S. states and well ahead of the overall economic growth of 2.8 percent.

Learn more via the link in our bio

Time recreating in nature is essential for our health, and Massachusetts is striving to be a national example of how cit...
03/10/2026

Time recreating in nature is essential for our health, and Massachusetts is striving to be a national example of how cities and states can collaborate with healthcare providers to improve the well-being of their residents.

In January, MOOR, and The City of Malden, in partnership with First Seed Sown, announced the “Outdoor Rx” pilot program, launching in Spring 2026.
This four-week program aims to improve mental well-being for people with disabilities at no cost.

Participants can choose from four activities: outdoor art, forest bathing, birding, and adaptive hiking, all held in and around Malden, with all equipment and instruction provided, without any insurance paperwork or fees.

Calling all outdoor recreation businesses in Massachusetts! 📣The Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) is co...
03/06/2026

Calling all outdoor recreation businesses in Massachusetts! 📣

The Massachusetts Office of Outdoor Recreation (MOOR) is conducting an Outdoor Business Needs & Opportunities Survey to better understand the challenges, trends, and opportunities across Massachusetts’ outdoor industry. This survey is open to businesses that create, sell, support, or deliver outdoor recreation experiences—whether you sell climbing shoes, build boats, manage a ski area, or guide hikes.

Your input will help shape future programs, policies, and coordination of the outdoor recreation industry in Massachusetts.

Take the Outdoor Business Needs & Opportunities Survey here: https://tinyurl.com/MAOutdoorBizSurvey or click the link in our bio.

Survey closes Saturday March 14, 2026

02/18/2026

There’s still time to shoot your shot- and go snowshoeing. 😉

Snowshoeing is a great way to explore snowy landscapes and experience some low impact “slow adrenaline”. Movement during the winter can help combat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and offer a new way of appreciating the beauty of the outdoors during all its seasons.

Here are some spots to start your snowshoeing adventure in Massachusetts:
*Note not all properties have snowshoe rentals available
-The Trustees Notchview, Windsor (Snowshoe rentals available)
-The Trustees Copicut Woods, Fall River
-Mass Audubon Boston Nature Center, Mattapan (Snowshoe rentals available)
-Wachusett Meadow, Princeton (Snowshoe rentals available)
-Weston Ski Track, Weston (Snowshoe rentals available)
-Wendell State Forest, Millers Falls

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