This 64-acre estate features an enclosed children's playground, picnic areas, ball fields and a figure - eight lagoon complete with the "Temple of Love", the "Top of the Hill" and the tree lined “Allee”.
Each BBQ site, which consists of 1 stationary picnic table and 1 charcoal grill, will accommodate up to 8 adults.
The Shelter, a covered area which consists of six grills, eight picnic tables and benches, will accommodate large groups of up to 85 people.
Permits are issued in half-day increments of either 10:00A to 2:30P or 3:00P to 7:30P through October 11, 2010.
Permits are issued on a first come - first served basis. The Temple of Love, the Top of the Hill and the Allee are rented for wedding ceremonies only.
Permits are not issued for athletic fields. All athletic fields are on a first come-first served basis and are shared by all park users unless it is in use by a Town sports agency.
Non-profit organizations in Brookline will be required to pay half of the resident rate and submit a letter stating their non-profit status. Non-profit organizations outside of Brookline will be required to pay the regular non-resident rate.
If a caterer or entertainer will be hired by the permit holder, a Certificate of Liability for $1,000,000.00 with the Town of Brookline as the additional insured must be submitted to the Recreation Department with the permit holder's name and permit date referenced.
Permits may be obtained at the Eliot Recreation Center, 133 Eliot Street, Chestnut Hill, MA, Monday through Friday, 8:30A to 5:00P or by calling 617.730.2069.
On Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays a Park Ranger will be checking permits at 10:00A and 3:00P.
RULES AND REGULATIONS:: It is clearly understood that in renting the requested facility, that the Town of Brookline and the Park and Recreation Commission assumes no responsibility for injuries.
The permit holder should have the permit in hand at their reserved site. Proof of permit may be requested by the Park Ranger.
The permit holder shall have the right to occupy and use the Premises for said purpose above and this rental shall not be assigned or transferred without the written permission of a duly authorized agent of the Town.
The permit holder shall park all vehicles in designated parking areas.
The permit holder agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, the Town, its agents, servants and employees, from all loss, cost and expense arising out of any liability, for injuries or damages to persons or property sustained or claimed to have been sustained by anyone by reason of the said purpose above. The permit holder shall pay for any and all damages to the property of the Town, or loss or theft of such property, done or caused by any and all persons during the term of the rental agreement.
The permit holder must be present during all times stated in this contract.
OPEN FLAME POLICY:: If you have been granted a permit to include 1 grill per permit holder due to religious observance restrictions; such permits will be for use with propane tanks only. Charcoal, debris, fire wood and/or any other combustibles are prohibited. The permit holder will be limited to one 20 pound tank per grill with one backup 20 pound tank. The permit holder is responsible for properly removing and/or discarding the grill, propane tank(s) and trash associated with the permit. Such permits are only permissible at public areas agreed upon by the Park and Recreation Commission. Permits for open flame barbeques may be requested for use during the hours of 10A - dusk. All cooking must end 30 minutes prior to the end of your permit.; All functions may be approved and/or denied by the Director of Recreation and/or the Director of Parks and Open Space. All parks and playgrounds rules and regulations are in effect during any such permit. The Park and Recreation may limit the number of persons, number of hours and/or may require a fire department detail officer.
DOG POLICY:: Dogs are not permitted inside the play area or the shelter/BBQ areas. For more information regarding the Green Dog Program at Larz Anderson Park, please visit www.brooklinema.gov/GreenDog or www.brooklinegreendog.com.
THE FOLLOWING ARE NOT ALLOWED:: Alcoholic beverages, portable grills, gas grills, hibachis, moonwalkers, tents, volleyball/badminton nets, tables, motor vehicles or amplification equipment. These rules are strictly enforced. The gate will not be unlocked under any circumstance unless emergency vehicles need to enter the park.
TRASH AND RECYCLING POLICY:: Please note that bottle and can recycling receptacles are conveniently located near the entrances/exits of the following parks: Amory, Brookline Ave., Cypress Playground, Devotion, Downes Field, Larz Anderson, Lawrence, Skyline, Waldstein and Warren Playground. Permit holders and coaches are expected to supervise players' recycling of containers.
Please plan to take your trash with you when you leave the park.
REFUND POLICY:: No refunds will be given unless there is a medical emergency with a doctor's note. Refunds will not be granted for inclement weather.
PERMIT RATES::
Resident
Non-Resident
BBQ Site – Half Day
$25
$50
BBQ Site – Full Day
$50
$100
Shelter – Half Day
$100
$150
Shelter – Full Day
$200
$300
Alley – Half Day
$120
$240
Temple of Love – Half Day
$120
$240
Top of the Hill – Half Day
$120
$240
Community Gardens
Brookline's beautiful Larz Anderson Park provides over 80 community gardens approximately 30' X 15' each for veggies, flowers, herbs and healthy fun. Applicants must live in Brookline in apartments or homes with little or no gardening space. Gardens are available on a first come, first served basis and assignments may be renewed annually for current members.
To apply for a garden please call Barbara at 617.734.2203.
Directions
From the West: Take 128 to Route 9 east, towards Boston. You will eventually pass the Chestnut Hill Mall on your left side. Five or six lights after the mall, you will come to the intersection of Route 9 and Chestnut Hill Avenue and Lee Street, take a right onto Lee Street and follow to end. At the end of Lee Street, take a left onto Newton Street. Follow Newton Street for approximately ¼ mile. The road will fork, go to the left on Goddard Ave. Park is ¼ mile on the right.
For the skating rink go to the right at the fork and the entrance will be 1/2 mile on the left.
From the East: Take Route 9 west, towards Newton. After you pass the Brookline Reservoir on your left, take that left onto Lee Street, follow Lee St. to the end. At the light turn left onto Newton Street. Follow Newton Street for approximately ¼ mile. The road will fork, go to the left onto Goddard Avenue. Park is ¼ mile on the right.
For the skating rink go to the right at the fork and the entrance will be 1/2 mile on the left.
