A leafy North Brookline playground split by Lawton Street: an Olmsted-designed tot lot and small splash pad on the south side, a full basketball court and community garden on the north side.
What to expect
Splash pad
Small splash pad on the south (playground) side; season not published.
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Brookline parks and public open spaces may be used from dawn to dusk unless otherwise permitted. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Accessibility
Not confirmed step-free; call the Parks and Open Space Division to check before visiting.
Managed by
Brookline DPW Parks and Open Space Division
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
No formal trail; it's a compact, densely planted neighborhood playground, not a preserve.
Does Lawton Playground have a splash pad, and when does it run?
Small splash pad on the south (playground) side; season not published.
Is there an entry fee at Lawton Playground?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Lawton 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Is Lawton Playground wheelchair accessible?
Not confirmed step-free; call the Parks and Open Space Division to check before visiting.
What rules should I know at Lawton Playground?
Dogs are not allowed on playground equipment areas per town-wide park rules; not a Green Dog participating park.