A 179-acre former Transcendentalist commune (1841-1847) that later served as a Civil War training camp and Lutheran orphanage, now a DCR-managed National Historic Landmark with fields, wetland and woodland walking trails up to two miles.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs are welcome on-leash, tethered on a leash no longer than ten feet. No more than four dogs per person, and owners must carry out or bin the waste.
Managed by
DCR (Neponset District office)
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On site
Info kiosk
small interpretive kiosk at the c.1890 print shop
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Brook Farm Historic Site?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Brook Farm Historic Site?
Dogs are welcome on-leash, tethered on a leash no longer than ten feet. No more than four dogs per person, and owners must carry out or bin the waste.