03-04-2025
City set to host first Duck Boat Pull competition at the Boston Common
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Participants must be 16 or older and
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department partnered with Boston Duck Tours to establish the 'uniquely Boston' competition, Mayor Michelle Wu said in an announcement.
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'We're grateful to our amazing Parks and Recreation team and partners for constantly innovating in creating family-friendly, engaging activities for our residents,' she added.
Teams are required to make a $1,000 donation – $100 per person – to compete. Proceeds will fund Boston's free youth sports and fitness programming, include leagues, tournaments, and fitness initiatives that encourage young people to get active.
In 2024, the free sports programs served more than 20,000 young people in Boston, according to the city.
'Every pull directly supports vital youth sports programs that keep our kids healthy, active, and engaged in their communities,' said Liza Meyer, interim Boston Parks and Recreation commissioner.
Alexis Beckett, a WCVB Channel 5 sports reporter and producer, will emcee the event.
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Handout illustration of the Duck Boat Pull event provided by the Boston Parks and Recreation Department.
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