The
Department of Conservation and Recreation (
DCR) is a state agency of the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, situated in the
Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. It is best known for its
parks and
parkways. , the Commissioner of the DCR is Carol Sanchez. The DCR's mission is "To protect, promote and enhance our common wealth of natural, cultural and recreational resources for the well-being of all." The agency is the largest landowner in Massachusetts.