Walking Guide

For a free Walking Guide, email us at info@brooksestate.org or use our online form.

Birding at the Brooks Estate

The Brooks Estate attracts both the novice and expert birder throughout the year.
Birding information.

Fun Fact

Native Americas camped here in the summer while fishing in the Mystic River.

Visitor Guide

Stair detail

Manor House Stair Railing Detail

The Brooks Estate is located on Grove Street in Medford, MA, about 5 miles North of Boston, 0.8 mile north of High Street (Route 60). Detailed map.

Hours

Trails are open from dawn to dusk. The Manor and Carriage house are open during monthly Open Houses (see below).

Manor and Carriage House

The Shepherd Brooks Manor and Carriage House are under restoration. Open Houses are held monthly from March to November. See our events page for dates and times.

Private tours for groups or organizations can be arranged. Contact us if interested.

Woodland trail.

One of the Many Trails on the Estate

Trails

Trails are open from dawn to dusk for walking, jogging, birding and nature study. Contact us for a trail map.

Vehicular Access

Access by car is limited. The access road is reachable only through the adjacent Oak Grove Cemetery. The Cemetery has two entrances: Grove Street, (open M-F, ca. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.), and Playstead Road, open daily. Do not park in the Oak Grove Cemetery -- parking is strictly enforced on Cemetery property. See our detailed map.

Parking

At the Brooks Estate, there is a small lot adjacent to the access road across from the Pond boardwalk. Alternatively, park off Grove Street and walk in at the pedestrian green gate on Grove Street. Handicapped parking is available at the access road lot and up near the Manor.

Do not park in the Oak Grove Cemetery -- parking is strictly enforced on Cemetery property.