Olmsted Park
Jamaica Plain, Brookline
Olmsted Park is divided into two parts. The lower part of the park near Jamaica Plain includes open field space for multi-purpose sports and activities (including 2 softball fields) as well as a wooded area with many hiking trails. The upper part near Brookline contains a path that circles Leverett’s Pond. The park’s size makes it a great park for runners – both trail running and on walking paths. There are also a few bike paths within the park as well.
This Park is Best For:
Olmsted Park is typically best used for the following:
Biking
Running
Scenery
Wildlife
Basic Info
- Size: Large
- Terrain: Some Hills
- Transportation: The T (Riverway), Bus
- Path Types: Cement, Gravel
- Hours: N/A
- Restrooms: No
- Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
- Drinking Fountains: No
- Benches: Certain Areas
- Lights: No
Park Amenities
- Walking Trails
- Softball Field
- Multi-Use Field
- Water Views
- Hiking Trails
Olmsted Park Map
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Fast Facts About Olmsted Park:
- The park was named after its designer Frederick Law Olmsted
- When designing the park, Olmsted built two islands in Leverett Pond to provide shelter and seclusion for nesting birds.
- There are separate paths for walking and biking.
Directions
The Brookline Village T stop is pretty close to the Northside part of the park. For driving, there are a few park lots in the park (one in the north part and one in the south part next to the open field.
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