Overview:
Surrounded by family homes and often hosting community events, Emerson Park is not only a beautiful site but also a gathering point for residents. The diverse perimeter plantings and clearly marked, inviting entrances render a gardenesque character to the park. The park has specimen trees, interesting shrubs, and a circular path around a grassy space. Bench groups are located near the spray pool and at intervals around the walk. Playground facilities include Brookline's first spray pool, and a colorful ship in the toddlers' lot.

Park History:
Emerson Park was formerly the site of the estate of Elijah Emerson who owned much of the land in the area. In 1908, it was designated as Emerson Garden. The Park Commission asked the Playground Committee to remove the volleyball net because it decided that the grounds and shrubbery were damaged by organized play and voted not to permit any organized play that involved the use of apparatus, including croquet and volleyball. In 1995, the park and equipment were renovated. The park is located in the Cypress - Emerson Historic District and is on the State and National Register of Historic Places.