The schoolyard playground for the Florida Ruffin Ridley School (renamed from Coolidge Corner School in 2020), a heavily used complex of ball courts, a tot lot, game tables, and a community bulletin board.
What to expect
Dogs
Brookline requires dogs to be held on a leash no longer than seven feet, except in areas designated as off-leash dog runs by the Park and Recreation Commission. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Hours
Brookline parks and public open spaces may be used from dawn to dusk unless otherwise permitted. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
Brookline DPW Parks and Open Space Division
617-879-5650 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is this still called Coolidge Corner School Playground?
The school was renamed the Florida Ruffin Ridley School in 2020, honoring the Brookline civil rights leader and suffragist; the playground now goes by that name too, though the older name is still widely used.
Is there an entry fee at Coolidge Corner School Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Coolidge Corner School Playground?
Brookline requires dogs to be held on a leash no longer than seven feet, except in areas designated as off-leash dog runs by the Park and Recreation Commission. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Coolidge Corner School Playground?
Dogs are not allowed on playground equipment areas per town-wide park rules; not a Green Dog participating park.