Mary O'Malley Park

10/03/2026

The 2026 Walk for Living will take place at 165 Captains Row, Chelsea, MA on October 18, 2026. Registration is at 9 AM, and the Walk will kick off at 10AM.

The 2-mile walk is dog-friendly and will be followed by many family-friendly activities, including baby farm animals, live performances, a DJ, a raffle, and a BBQ hosted by Chili’s.

The Walk is a $20 donation (12 and under walk free) and includes a Walk T-shirt.

There will be no parking at The Leonard Florence Center.
Parking is at 100 Justin Drive, on your right as you enter Admiral’s Hill.

Water bottles will be on hand, but in limited supply; we recommend bringing your own.

You may register on Walk Day, but we strongly encourage pre-registration to save time.

Click here to learn more:

https://walkforliving.org/event-details/

09/21/2026

07/12/2026

UK Royal Air Force’s Red Arrows streaking over Mary O’Malley Park following Saturday’s flyover of Sail Boston’s Parade of Sail (pic courtesy of Amy Gomez).

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.