A beautiful park . To look at the stars at night . It's safe and they have amble parking on the lot or metered parking . They have a portable bathroom in the softball field adjutant. . read more

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This park is fully fenced in and gives dogs a good amount of space to run and play. There's also parking which makes coming here a breeze. I knocked one star off because there's no separate area for smaller dogs (and my little nugget gets scared of all the big dogs sometimes). Otherwise, this is a great, clean park for pups! read more

When my dog was spotted herding other dogs at our usual park today, it dawned on me that I needed to find him a spot with more space to run. He's also very easily distracted and needs to be in a fenced in park...enter Brookline Avenue Playground. I doubt we'll get there much in the warmer weather when it is an off-leash park only before 1 pm, but for the winter months, dogs have free reign of this large space all day. It's right on Brookline Ave, which means street parking is readily accessible. There is also a water fountain, but I didn't see any poop bag stations- good thing we brought our own. It wasn't too crowded in the late afternoon today, but the couple of owners I did meet were cool. There is definitely space for dogs and owners to do their own thing, or for the dogs to play together. read more

This park is huge, and fully fenced in - an ideal setting for a dog park. The limited hours are fine - however, the past three times we've been there with our dog (well before 1:00PM), there has been a softball game going on. I recently witnessed a confrontation - which was brought on in part by my dog running into the outfield in chase of another dog, and inadvertantly interfering with a play. The players claimed that they had a permit to play there at that time, and said that all the dogs had to be put on leash. Of course, the signs on the park clearly state that as part of Brookline's Green Dog program, it is an off-leash dog park during those same hours. More than one of the owners argued for awhile, then most people left (we think we overheard that the softball game was being played by Brookline police officers). What a shame that dog owners in Brookline can't fully enjoy this park, and that the town can't schedule these other organized activities after 1:00PM or otherwise post when they are scheduled to occur, to avoid conflicts. Some I'm sure don't mind being limited to a small corner of the park, as they don't have dogs that require a lot of exercise - but mine does, so I won't be returning. Dedicated dog parks like Peters Park in the South End, while not as expansive or green, give our pup the socialization and workout he needs without the limitations - or drama. read more

This is a decent dog park. One warning, stay far away from the big woman who owns one of those large-poodle dogs.....she put bow-ties on her dog's ears, that's how you'll know them. Her dog is very aggressive, and what's worse is that she denies this and accuses other friendly & non-aggressive dogs of misbehaving towards her dog. Luckily, I've never had an issue with her, but have witnessed her threaten other dog owners at this park frequently. She threatens them by saying she'll call the police if they do not leave the park when she asks. She tries to get other ppl at the park to agree with her by yelling loudly and not making an sense. One time, she tried to claim that a tiny Jack Russell was terrorizing her dog, when I know for a fact that this dog didn't even get near her dog. Just remember, stay away from the fat-crazy lady who forces her giant poodle dog to wear bow-ties on it's ears!!!! Other than that....like a lot of dog owners, you have the people that don't pay attention to their dogs, owners who are overly sensitive about their dogs, and the normal-good dog owners. It's a decent park if you compare it to others around the city. read more

My wife and I love this park! Our pups have come here since they were old enough to interact with other dogs; just as soon as they got all their shots, we were here. And the first time I came with them, it was like doggie heaven. There were about 30 other dogs and their owners in a large grassy enclosed and tree lined field. Amazeballs! The Green Dog program recently enforced a pretty expensive pay for the year program: $50 for each dog if you live in Brookline and $100 a dog if you live outside. Yeah we plucked down $200.00 for our fuzzies to run their butts off but this is a great park with great owners too. Very attentive and nice folks. I've been to other parks where the owners don't care that their dog is misbehaving. Here are my gripes: we pay $200 a year for this park and it's only open from dawn until 1pm. And if there's a sports group that paid for a permit, they trump us. Again I pay $200 a year for this service and the softball team overrides my dogs?!? Really, not right. Also, I'm not sure what my $200 truly goes to. There is a Park Ranger who comes to make sure that all the dogs have paid to play but that's about all she does. Lame. There is no poop pick up, no water and no place to sit. So what am I paying for exactly? But even with those issues I have with the Brookline Green Dog program, we will continue to use this park. Since our pups have come here all their lives, we consider it ours now anyway! read more

I love this dog park for many reasons.... *Off leash hours *Fenced in, so it's safe *Lots of room to run and play *Water fountain (only just finally turned on in May, but at least there is one!) *Generally good owners and good dogs come here (most likely because it's under the official Brookline Green Dog Park Program, which you have to pay $50 a year for, which I personally think is worth it for the park's upkeep) *Open dawn to dusk in the winter, and till 1pm in the spring/summer, which is not completely ideal, but better than others that close at 9am. Things that bug me.... *Closed all of March and most of April to let the grass grow (which I totally get, but it still sucks!) *Sometimes randomly closed for the weather. even with the grass grown in, they sometimes close it if its raining. which is kind of ridiculous. they do have a hotline you can call to check and see whether the parks are open, but sometimes it is not accurate It is nice to have a place for my dogs to come play with others dogs, and I'll definitely keep coming back. read more

Cool dog park that is convenient to my work and has plenty of parking when I drive over from the house. I love that it is fenced in as my dogs are sort of well behaved until there is a distraction they deem more interesting than me calling them. Such as squirrels, birds, food and basically anything else that moves. The park is very large and seems to attract a lot of dogs. The best part is that most of the people who come are pretty laid back and actually let the dogs play. I also have yet to encounter someone who didn't fairly deal with their dog when it was causing issues. The downsides are the lack of water available in the park. This wasn't issue all winter as my dogs understand that snow=water, but now that its all melted away that option is out. I also wish it stayed open past 1PM in non-winter hours. Also be aware it is closed a lot in March and April due to mud in an attempt to let the grass grow back. read more

As long as your schedule is flexible Brookline Avenue Playground is a great place for pups to play. The biggest plus for me is the fact that this area is fully fenced, as my dog tends to be just fine and then all of the sudden SQUIRREL!!!! The dog owners for the most part are welcoming and excited to meet your dog. This area does double as a baseball field so the hours in the summertime are dawn-1PM. I say go! Give it a try because socialization is great for you and your dog. read more

Brookline Avenue Playground - Saturday morning at the dog park. - Parks Near Me - Brookline, Massachusetts

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For almost 6 years, my Lab and I played at this park every day, and twice a day in the winter when hours were extended. But we've recently stopped going. The field is in terrible shape and the people are rude! There are a lot of dogs not under voice control and the owners are even worse. They seem to think it's charming that their dogs misbehave, bark, steal toys, and make a mess of the field. I've had dog owners yell at me when I ask them to get my dog's ball away from their dog. Thanks to all this bad behavior, I've heard rumors that it may be closed to dogs. If you are using this park, PLEASE be considerate of other visitors and make sure you are following the program rules! read more

I was walking my dog early one Saturday morning and met up with another woman walking her dog. She suggested that I take a look at this place to let my dog run around, as she had owned dogs in the past. So, on a quiet Sunday around 5 PM, I walked from Fenway to this park to check the place out. I had initially figured I'd just go take a look, see if it was really closed-in, see the rules posted, etc, but since there was literally no one there, we broke the rules. We broke the rules, went in, and checked it out. Now, since I recently adopted my dog, I didn't even know if he wanted to run. And, if he did want to run, I was going to go online and pay the membership. When I adopted him from the shelter, he had no interest in running around the play area, but I figured maybe because it was far too small. Well, I'm glad I got a chance to see if he would be interested in running around a huge play yard. I wasn't surprised that he had no interest in running, but was only interested in finding the exit gate, which he did. So, after 3 minutes of sampling out this playground (and breaking the rules,) we continued on our merry walk. But this yard was ENORMOUS! And gorgeous! read more

Large and fully fenced in = great. So far all the dog-owners that I have met have been really nice, attentive and friendly. Everyone shares in the ball-tossing and head-scratching. If your the type of dog owner who doesn't mind sharing the ball toss or having pups run through your legs like a gateway then you should come visit. If you want to talk on your cell phone the whole time while your dog barks and bites other dogs then you should probably stay home. read more

We visted the park for the first time today and had a great time. There was plenty of space for the dogs with maybe 20 dogs around at 11am on a Saturday. Great mix of small, medium and large dogs. Grass was in very good condition to to recent non stop rain. Park was also very clean, didn't see any dog poop so people must be picking up. Parking is available in adjacent lot on the weekends or street parking. Everyone was friendly and we didn't run into any rude owners or people. Hopefully it stays that way! read more

I'm from Orlando, where you can generally find a well-maintained dog park within a mile, so I'm a bit spoiled. What this park is lacking in amenities it makes up for in size. It's weird to have to lug your own water, and there are no bags, but everyone is more than happy to share if the occasion arises. Another guest told me all about how one woman's dog got through the gate and ran into traffic for hours. So, with my guy who really likes cars, I'm very nervous when he starts sniffing around the fence. The park itself feels very big for a dog park. Completely fenced in. Keep aware of the gates, and keep an eye on your dog. PLEASE DO NOT GIVE OTHER DOGS TREATS. Some dogs have special diets and weird allergies. Some idiot shared Goldfish Crackers with my dog the last time I was there, although she apologized when I caught it. I go at dawn on Saturdays, which seems to be the ideal time. Traditionally, the later you go, the more apt you'll be to run into less-than-observant dog owners. We get a little time to ourselves, and everyone else shows up within 20 minutes for both of us to socialize. :] Everyone is super friendly, and at an early hour in the winter, keeps a close eye on their dog. read more

I loved it! Brookline has a lot of green areas which is great for my dog. A lot of the other dog parks I've been to have off leash, but they aren't completely gated and it's disappointing because my pup loves chasing cars so we can't enjoy those places. Brookline Ave playground is our saving grace! It's big enough to tire my dog out, and no matter what time we go there are always plenty of other dogs there for mine to play with. The only reason it's 4 stars instead of 5 is because it shares a gate with a kids' playground and screaming kids = barking dogs. There are trees that provide shade for us owners and benches too. Also, a water fountain for thirsty dogs and parents alike. Couldn't ask for more read more

The owners and dogs who frequent this park are a friendly and attentive bunch. As with any place with a large enough crowd, there can be exceptions, but I'm happy to have myself and my pup socialize with the people and pets that I see here on a regular basis. On weekdays there are always enough dogs to keep my pooch busy playing, and on weekends there's a very large crowd. Dogs of all sizes play here, and there's enough room to spread out and allow dogs of similar size to play together, so whether you have a teacup poodle or a St. Bernard your dog will fit in. I wish they had poop-bag stations, but there aren't any, so you have to bring your own bags. There are trash cans in the corners of the park. There is also a water fountain, but since it doesn't always work, I've gotten in the habit of bringing a few bottles of water from home. If it has rained recently, the infield of the softball field tends to be a big mud puddle. The grassy parts of the field drain much better and the park is relatively large, so there is still lots of room to play, but if your dog can't resist the mud, this may not be the best park after a big rain. read more

My dog and I love this park. it is addicting. My 4 year old Aussie can sprint at top speed for hours and really get worked out. friendly people there. Four acres of grass totally fenced in. Off leash great. Sometimes they close it after heavy rains or melting snow and you can't know until you get there. I wish there was a place on line to find out of it's closed due to too much mud/wetness. It takes me awhile to drive there and to arrive to find it closed stinks. My dog is so confused and depressed when that happens. It is only open to dogs before 1pm from April to Nov. Dec to March 31 is open all day. Can't wait. It's pretty in the snow. Just wear warm boots. Best dog park in inner city. Other than that, the Fellsway, near Malden, is even better and easy to get to. If anyone knows of a way to find out in advance if it's closed because of rain, that would be great. I guess I could call Brookline Parks dept. Hey! I answered my own question. We love this park. read more

It's worth noting that this is a sports field, not a dog park. So the primary use is for Brookline sporting events therefore dog owners and their dogs have to yield to permitted sports events, field crews, other permitted uses (bummer) - which during the warm months are most of the weekend days and evenings. Also there are specific times and rules which people need to be aware of - as it is policed and tickets are issued. And your dog has to be licenced - another rule strickly enforced. I prefer Millennium Park behind the Home Depot. Lots of space VERY dog friendly read more

My black labrador retriever looooves to retrieve the ball over, and over, and over. I have to monitor him in the summer because he easily gets overheated. Brookline Ave. has very little shade. Also, it tends to be wet and muddy. So my clever dog heads straight over to he big muddy puddle near Brookline Ave. and lies down in it. Dirty, panting dog is not my favorite companion for the car ride home or on the "T". When I can get him over to the Cleveland Circle reservoir in Brighton, he has a nice swim and is refreshed and exhausted. They don't have posted dog hours (which means I go any time) and they have two stations with dog poop bags and trash bins, so I presume dogs are welcome there. read more

this offleash program is bomb and i love that it is a no kids zone, which is hard to find in public parks and necessary when you have a young dog, but i hate that you have to register in advance and it isn't open year round. read more

Our Golden Retriever puppy is happily napping on the couch after a morning spent running her heart out at this park. This was her first official visit to an off-leash dog park so we wanted one that was fenced, and this fit the bill. It's a nice, big space, and even on a busy Sunday morning with dozens of dogs and owners, there was plenty of space to roam. Most of the dogs were well-behaved and the owners were friendly. Just be prepared to shared your water and treats with lots of eager faces. So happy a fenced retreat like this exists close to home. We'll be back. read more