Eric Ahlgren
Kristin Ahlgren
Laura Baldini
William Balz
Isabelle Black
Eleanor Chu
Emily Derr
Maria Feher
Sarah Freeman
Danielle Frissell
Allison Goldberg
Debra Hoffman
David Kirk
Edwina Kluender
Pamela Lazares
Georgia Lee
Rich Lee
Brent Markus
Karen Mauney-Brodek
Sam Pepe
Tamara Pepe
Nancy Place
Nicole Rachek
Ken Sedaghati
Alyssa Stevens
Remy Stressenger
Suzanne Taylor
Laura Ward
For more than two decades, Party in the Park has been one of the Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s surest signs of spring—and one of Boston’s most anticipated social events. Since 2003, the event has generated more than $11.2 million in support of the Conservancy’s mission to care for, restore, and activate Boston’s historic park system.
In 2026, this beloved tradition evolves. Sparkle for the Park: An Enchanted Evening reimagines the Conservancy’s iconic Party in the Park as an elegant evening reception. This refreshed format honors its legacy while inviting guests to gather in a more intimate setting—continuing the tradition of bringing together champions of the Emerald Necklace in support of this vital work.
Taking place in an entirely new location—once home to one of the Olmsted brothers—in Milton, Massachusetts, you’ll enjoy immersive experiences, fine cuisine from local chefs, and lively entertainment from community artists. Sparkle in the Park is an inclusive celebration welcoming all who love Boston’s parks. Hats are warmly embraced in honor of tradition—but entirely optional.
Since its founding, Party in the Park—and now Sparkle for the Park—has made possible the care of more than 9,000 inventoried trees, as well as significant restoration and improvements throughout the historic 1,100-acre Emerald Necklace park system designed by Frederick Law Olmsted. The generosity of friends and supporters ensures these treasured landscapes remain vibrant, welcoming, and accessible for all.
“Open space—conserving it, designing it well—is a radical act in this country … when you do this work, and when you support this work, whether you like it or not, you are being radical.” – Byron Rushing, 2024 Liff Spirit Awardee
