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Larz Anderson Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,371 Google reviews · Running trail in Brookline, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
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- Shade
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- Access
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Confirmed from Larz Anderson Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
This landscaped park offers pathways, ponds, gardens, a skating rink & an auto museum.
What runners say about Larz Anderson Park
“Can't believe beautiful place like this was close to my apartment for this long.”
“Gorgeous views of the city and the most peaceful, serene atmosphere.”
This place is beautiful. Bodies of water, variety of trees, pavilions with areas to grill, trees to climb, beautiful architecture to look and sit on, plenty of benches to sit on, bridges to cross, fields to run around in, baseball fields to hit things. High lands, low lands. It’s A magical place
Cool place definitely go here. Nice for a stroll, good ballfield, ice skating rink. Check out the bicycles and cars in the auto museum if it's open! Sadly inaccessible by public transportation, biking, or walking, as it is thronged by high speed roads and fences for acres on every side, but bikeable if you're willing…
A great location for an engagement session! I'm a wedding photographer and enjoyed Larz Anderson Park with one of my couples for an hour or so during a fall day. Once you figure out how to park (it was tricky for us because of construction), you have tons of areas to walk around and explore.
A sprawling former estate turned into a beautiful public park. Wonderful outdoor skating rink, sledding hill, dogs are allowed off leash for long hours with acres and acres to run. Amazing views of Boston.
Trail conditions & character
“Can't believe beautiful place like this was close to my apartment for this long.”
“Perhaps a bit steep on the price to use the picnic pavilion for a 4 hour potluck event (steampunk tea party) - great venue for it though.”
“Gorgeous views of the city and the most peaceful, serene atmosphere.”
“They also have a parking lot that has a electric charging station.”
Plan your run at Larz Anderson Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms — reported by runners
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitebrooklinema.gov
- Phone(617) 879-5650
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 7 AM–3 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–3 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–3 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–3 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–3 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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