Larz Anderson Park
Brookline
Larz Anderson Park is a wooded, and well-landscaped, 61-acre park tucked away, and while it is a big park, it is a hidden gem to those that live in the city. The park has views of the city skyline, and romantic scenery. In terms of sports, it has little league fields, open field space, and more. Larz Anderson Park is also a dog-friendly park, and ideal for long dog walks. During the winter, the hill near Goddard Ave is one of the best places for kids to go sledding. The park is recognized as a historical site, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
This Park is Best For:
Larz Anderson Park is typically best used for the following:
Basic Info
- Size: Large (61 Acres)
- Terrain: partly-Flat, With Hills
- Transportation: Car
- Path Types: Cement, Dirt
- Hours: 24 hours
- Restrooms: Yes
- Drinking Fountains: Yes
- Benches: Yes
- Lights: No
Park Amenities
- Playgrounds (1)
- Hiking Trails
- Ice Skating Rink
- Skyline Views
- BBQ Grills
- Picnic Tables
- Covered Picnic Area
- Little League Fields (2)
- Off-Leash Dog Hours: Dawn-1PM (Mar-Nov), Dawn-Dusk (Dec-Feb) - Top of the hill area, Avon Street side ONLY.
- Multi-Purpose Field
- Off-Street Parking Lots (2)
Brookline Green Dog Program
- Unleashed Dog Hours at Larz Anderson Park under Brookline's Green Dog Program are Dawn-1PM (March-November), and Dawn-Dusk during December through February.​
- Unleashed Dog are only allowed at the top of the hill area, Avon Street side. No dogs allowed in children's play area, pond, garden area or BBQ sites/shelter.
- Dog owners MUST be part of the Green Dog Program to have unleashed dogs at the park.
- Dogs are not allowed on fields when the ground is thawing (generally, the entire month of March).
- To register for the Green Dog Program, click the button below. Non-Brookline residents are welcome to register. Dog licenses must be renewed yearly.
Fast Facts About Larz Anderson Park:
- The park is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- The mansion on the property belonged to Larz and Isabel Anderson. When Isabel died in 1948, she bequeathed this entire estate to the Town of Brookline, including mansion.
Directions & Parking
Driving is the best way of getting to Larz Anderson Park. Located in Brookline, the park has two separate parking areas – one parking lot is on Goddard Ave, near the little league fields, and the other parking area is at the top of the hill with a few smaller parking lots, which can accessed from Newton Street.
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