Brookline Reservoir — Attraction in Brookline

One loop around the reservoir is 1.5K (0.93 miles). The path is smooth gravel and completely flat, though people with severe mobility difficulties may have trouble along the narrow stones that traverse the Principal Gatehouse at the northeastern end of the loop (there is no detour around this). The path can be muddy after rain but drains fast. It is frequently icy in winter, and may not be suitable for running without traction during a prolonged freeze. Well behaved dogs are generally tolerated off leash, but there is nowhere for them to swim (the banks are steep and the water is slimy...

Nice enough during the day, truly terrifying after dark. Set aside any foolish notions of swimming here. Stay well back from the edges, it seems like it would be extremely difficult to climb out if you fell in. The path is nice enough but the road noise from Route 9 is just awful, pretty much 100% of the time. There are much nicer...

Great place to go for a run, morning walk, go fishing and enjoy nature. The loop is around 1 mile with markers at quarter miles. There is a public bathroom that is clean and well-kept. Would recommend to anyone visiting Brookline or Boston for a...