Friends of Larz Anderson Park

About Friends of Larz Anderson Park

Our Story

The Friends of Larz Anderson Park exists to protect, preserve and promote Larz Anderson Park, a treasured and historic 65-acre park listed on both the National and Massachusetts

Registers of Historic Places.

Save Skating at Larz Anderson

Save our historic & iconic ice rink!

Established in 1958, the Jack Kirrane Skating Rink, named in honor of Jack Kirrane, a former Brookline resident who was a notable figure in ice hockey.

Ranked #6 Ice Rink in US by Mix96 Sacramento

https://mix96sac.com/the-1-ice-rink-in-the-u-s-is-in-northern-california/

and #4 by Boston Uncovered

https://bostonuncovered.com/where-to-go-ice-skating-boston/

***Please do NOT make a financial contribution at this time - it will go to change.org and NOT to save Larz. We ONLY need your signature!*****

Sign the Petition!

Our Mission

We exist to assure that Larz is protected and maintained in perpetuity as a natural, scenic and historical open green space and place of peace and reflection and outdoor recreation, in harmony therewith; to promote the importance of the Park as a natural, scenic and historic open green space; to protect the Park from the erection of structures or expanded uses that would detract from or interfere with the Park’s natural, scenic and historical setting.

Amenities

Playground
Hiking Trails
Ice Skating Rink
Sledding Hill (Winter)
Skyline Views
Star Gazing & Astronomical Viewing
BBQ Grills
Picnic Tables
Covered Picnic Area
Little League Fields (2)
Multi-Purpose Field
Off-Street Parking Lots (2)
Off-Leash Hours: Dawn-1PM (Mar-Nov), Dawn-Dusk (Dec-Feb) - Top Of The Hill, Avon Street Side ONLY.