Suggestions for Outdoors & Recreation near Brookline

Jake S. • January 12, 2014Excellent spot just a short drive from downtown. If it's a rainy day, go check out the automobile museum!

Lisa C. • April 30, 2013The pink trees are just starting to bloom. Be sure to get here soon!

Ulyee F. • May 22, 2014magnificent blue heron -- Wattta wing span!

Ryan H. • October 28, 2013Great park. Well maintained & very friendly residents with dogs during Green Dog hours

Travelhound12 • April 21, 2018Incredible open-sir space adjacent to Jamaica Pond. Perfect for walking; running; people-watching; whatever.

Althea A. • August 8, 2012One of the nicest rose gardens in the city

Chiqui E. • April 27, 2013Ducks in springtime!

Lexie G. • April 13, 2010Off Leash hours from 8-1pm - lots of wonderful dogs and owners, too.

Maya M. • September 2, 2018Great place to workout, hang out, picnic

BU Today • June 4, 2012All you'll find here is a sandbox, a table, and some benches. But it's a perfect reprieve from the busy Harvard Street, a nice place to relax or eat take out.

BU Today • June 7, 2012Wednesdays through Sundays, explore the John F. Kennedy birthplace with a guided tour between 9:30 and 3:30, or self-guided after 4:00 (they run about 30 minutes). Open through October; free.

Stephanie O. • August 5, 2018Nice little park. I come sit here with my dog a lot.

Michelle Q. • September 30, 2014Great way to spend off leash time in Brookline!

Daniel A. • May 3, 2014wi-fi network: Cable Wifi wi-fi password: free wifi - via 4sqwifi.com

Shelly • June 6, 2015Definitely visit in spring or summer so you can see the grounds and neighborhood in green. Ask a ranger to point out Isabella Stewart Gardner's massive summer mansion sitting on a nearby hill too :)

Alicia J. • May 31, 2013Decent playground for kids. Plus grassy space, benches, a picnic table, tennis, and a water fountain.

Sev C. • August 26, 2016Good for running and bicycling

Ayman H. • April 30, 2012Nice park for kids.... definitely not like what I grew up with.... everything here is cushy, plasticky, and padded with straw dust..... my day, it was concrete and metal slides with no safety!

Garrett V. • November 23, 2022The Fisher Hill Reservoir Park the former MWRA Fisher Hill Reservoir on Fisher Avenue, that Brookline converted into a 10-acre park. Nice walking paths, good for picnics, sports field.

BU FYI Student Blog • March 7, 2012Towards West Campus, this park is a bit off the beaten path, but offers a nice break from Comm. Ave!

Nicky M. • June 21, 2011Quiet, lots of birds, tot lot. Often a bad phone connection. Doggies.

Enrique C. • February 1, 2011Dog hangout.

Douglas R. • March 17, 2012Good assortment of ride-on toys for toddlers. Well maintained park.

Jeff R. • May 19, 2013Fabulous park, equipment for all ages including swings. Basketball tennis and a foorbal field too!

ᴡ k. • June 26, 2010HUGE, clean, grassy space for dogs, and there are a lot of them! Just make sure there is not a softball game going on beforehand. My dog leaves here exhausted. Water and poop bags available on site

Kristin • June 11, 2012The fountain is on for summer.