Dane Park is Brookline's only passive wooded park, a former volcanic outcrop turned nature area with a small pond, a boardwalk overlook, and a handicapped-accessible trail loop reached from Hammond Street.
What to expect
Entry fee
None checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
General town leash law applies.
Accessibility
A 2009 renovation added a handicapped-accessible trail and a short boardwalk with a scenic overlook
Managed by
Brookline DPW, Parks and Open Space Division
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On site
Playground
No traditional playground equipment; the park is built around trails and passive nature use
Info kiosk
Informational kiosk on the accessible trail
Not here
No drinking water
Not listed among park amenities
Worth knowing
- Dane Park has a geology trail highlighting roughly 575-million-year-old volcanic lava-dome and lava-pillow rock formations.
Common questions
Dane Park is a public park in Brookline, MA. Posted hours: Dawn to dusk.
Are there walking trails?
Yes, a short loop trail with boardwalk sections and a scenic overlook, added in a 2009 renovation.
Part of the loop is a handicapped-accessible trail with a boardwalk; the rest is natural surface.
Dane Park isn't one of the town's designated off-leash areas, so the standard leash rule applies.
Where do I park at Dane Park?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Dane Park?
None
Can I bring my dog to Dane Park?
General town leash law applies.
Is Dane Park wheelchair accessible?
A 2009 renovation added a handicapped-accessible trail and a short boardwalk with a scenic overlook
What rules should I know at Dane Park?
Alcohol, ground fires, and smoking are prohibited; dogs must be leashed.