Brookline DPW To Host Cypress Playground Reopening Celebration

BROOKLINE, MA — The Brookline Department of Public Works is inviting the community to attend the Cypress Street Playground Reopening next month.

The event will take place on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 2-4 p.m. in celebration of the reconstruction of the playground, fields, picnic areas, plaza and basketball court.

The rain date for the celebration is Sunday, Oct. 16. The playground remains closed to the public until Oct. 15.

Cypress Street Playground is one of the first municipal parks established for playground purposes nationwide, built upon land purchased in 1871. At the time, it was a new and innovative idea to create a public space for various outdoor activities.

“The completion of this project marks an important addition to the Brookline High School campus renovation and expansion and we are thrilled to celebrate with the community the renovation of this beautiful park,” Commissioner of Public Works Erin Chute Gallentine said in a statement. "We are very excited to have this critical green space open once again for students and residents to enjoy."

The family-friendly event will include live music by PanNeubean Steel, a performance by Bubbles McGee, a scavenger hunt, yard games, and light refreshments. Given how close the event is to Halloween, community members are encouraged to attend in their favorite costumes.

For additional information, visit the project website at www.brooklinema.gov/CypressPlaygroundReopening or email the Parks Department at parks@brooklinema.gov.