# Larz Anderson Park: Iconic Brookline Sledding Hill & Jack Kirrane Open-Air Rink > Place to go for families in the Boston–Cambridge–Newton area (MA / NH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Park open daily dawn to dusk; Jack Kirrane Ice Skating Rink open Tue–Sun Dec through… - Where: Larz Anderson Park, 15 Newton St, Brookline, MA 02445 - Ages: All ages; legendary sledding hill with runs for toddlers to thrill-seeking teens; paved pathways for strollers - Price: Park admission and sledding hill free; optional Jack Kirrane Ice Rink admission $6 children / $9 adults ($7 skate rental) - Schedule: Park open daily dawn to dusk; Jack Kirrane Ice Skating Rink open Tue–Sun Dec through early March (check town schedule for public skate hours) - Organizer: Town of Brookline Recreation Department - Official page: https://www.brooklinema.gov - Last checked: Wed, Nov 4 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/boston/activities/larz-anderson-park-iconic-brookline-sledding-hill-and-jack-kirrane-ope--listing-56517243569e569caa75401a ## About Spread across 64 rolling historic acres in Brookline, Larz Anderson Park is legendary for holding what many consider the single best sledding hill in Greater Boston. When fresh powder falls, children and families flock to the vast natural bowl slope beside the neoclassical temple, where thrilling descents are matched by postcard-worthy views of the Boston skyline. At the top of the park, the open-air Jack Kirrane Ice Skating Rink provides public outdoor skating sessions on a refrigerated rink sheltered by an overhead roof structure. 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