Mary O'Malley Park

06/11/2026

**A Big Thank You to Rick and Jesse!**

If you've visited Mary O'Malley Park recently, you may have noticed the beautiful new rock garden surrounding the park's memorial stone.

The Friends of Mary O'Malley Park were pleased to provide funding for the flowers, plants, and materials, but the real credit for bringing this project to life belongs to our wonderful DCR park caretakers, Rick and Jesse.

Rick and Jesse took the initiative to purchase the materials, transport them to the park, and then put in the hard work of planting the garden. Their dedication, pride in their work, and continued commitment to making Mary O'Malley Park a more beautiful place for everyone are greatly appreciated.

The next time you see Rick or Jesse working in the park, please take a moment to thank them for everything they do. Their efforts often happen behind the scenes, but they make a real difference in the appearance and enjoyment of one of Chelsea's most treasured public spaces.

On behalf of the Friends of Mary O'Malley Park and our entire community, thank you, Rick and Jesse, for helping keep our park beautiful.!

05/10/2026

DCR’s Rick (pictured here) and Jesse are back once again this summer, caring for the grounds and facilities at Mary O’Malley State Park. Earlier this year, Rick also took the lead in installing the park’s new benches (see previous post below), helping make the waterfront and playground areas even more welcoming for visitors and families. Beyond keeping the park looking its best, Rick is also an amateur photographer who enjoys capturing images of the birds and wildlife that call the park home. If you see Rick or Jesse around the park this season, be sure to stop by and say hello - and thank them for all they do to help keep this special place beautiful for the community.

03/30/2026

The DCR recently replaced a number of worn and/or broken wood benches in the park. The replacement benches are terrific. Thank you, DCR!

03/23/2026

A Bald Eagle & a Red-Tailed Hawk stop by Mary O'Malley Park for a visit...(Eagle pic courtesy of Eddie Gaffney).

01/30/2026

What a difference a day makes!

01/25/2026

DCR plow drivers patiently wait at Mary O'Malley Park for Boston's biggest snowstorm in four years to finally arrive.

11/10/2025

Coyote Sighting Advisory

A large male coyote was observed near the Admirals Hill pier a few evenings ago. This is not the first time coyotes have been seen in the area, as they continue to adapt and thrive in both suburban and urban environments.

Please take a few simple precautions to help keep our community and pets safe:

• Always keep pets on a leash and under supervision.
• Avoid leaving food, pet food, or trash outdoors.
• Never approach, feed, or attempt to interact with wildlife.

For more information on safely coexisting with coyotes, please visit:

👉 Prevent Conflicts with Coyotes – Mass.gov: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/prevent-conflicts-with-coyotes
👉 Coexisting with Coyotes – MSPCA: https://www.mspca.org/animal_protection/co-existing-with-coyotes/

If you observe aggressive behavior or feel unsafe, contact 9-1-1 immediately.

Thank you for helping keep our park and neighborhood safe for everyone. 🌳🐕

09/21/2025

05/15/2025

Come help celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek this Memorial Day Weekend! For more information, click on the posters below, or visit Chelsea Prospers at: https://www.chelseaprospers.org/copy-of-about-chelsea