Cypress Street Playground was one of the first sites in the country purchased for municipal playground use in 1871, and is now a multi-field complex with a spray pool, basketball court, and baseball/soccer fields near the Brookline Hills Green Line stop.
What to expect
Splash pad
Spray pool on site; typical town season Memorial Day to Labor Day, 8am-8pm
Entry fee
None checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Not part of the Green Dog off-leash program; general leash law applies
Hours
Brookline parks and public open spaces may be used from dawn to dusk unless otherwise permitted.
Managed by
Brookline Recreation Department
617-730-2069 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Benches
Bleachers beside the multipurpose field
Worth knowing
- The site was one of the first municipal land purchases for playground purposes in the United States, in 1871.
Common questions
Is Cypress Street Playground open today?
Cypress Street Playground is a public playground in Brookline, MA. Posted hours: Brookline parks and public open spaces may be used from dawn to dusk unless otherwise permitted..
How do I get there by transit?
It's a short walk from the Brookline Hills Green Line D stop.
What sports fields are here?
A large multipurpose field hosts baseball, soccer, and lacrosse alongside a basketball court and bleachers.
Where do I park at Cypress Street Playground?
Free lot (Free).
Does Cypress Street Playground have a splash pad, and when does it run?
Spray pool on site; typical town season Memorial Day to Labor Day, 8am-8pm
Is there an entry fee at Cypress Street Playground?
None
Can I bring my dog to Cypress Street Playground?
Not part of the Green Dog off-leash program; general leash law applies
What rules should I know at Cypress Street Playground?
Alcohol, ground fires, and smoking are prohibited; dogs must be leashed.