U.S. Open 2022 In Brookline: How To Get There, Where To Park

BROOKLINE, MA — In preparation for the 2022 U.S. Open Championship, the United States Golf Association (USGA) and the Town of Brookline have released a comprehensive parking and transportation plan to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic and pedestrians during the championship, scheduled for June 13 to 19.

The transportation system will use satellite parking lots to help ensure that fans experience stress-free travel to and from The Country Club, which is set to host its fourth U.S. Open Championship.

Local traffic representatives from Brookline Police Department, Brookline Department of Public Works and Traffic Division, Massachusetts State Police, MBTA, and MassDOT have been involved in an 18-month planning process with the USGA which has resulted in the following:

VIP Parking Options for Purchase at the U.S. Open Championship

Fans traveling to the Championship by car will need to purchase VIP parking in advance of the championship. Complimentary shuttles will run continuously from all VIP parking lots beginning at 5:30 a.m. ET each day and continue until one hour following the conclusion of play. Limited VIP parking passes remain available at the following lots but are expected to sell out quickly. Visit usopen.com and navigate to the Fan Info and Parking & Transportation section to purchase remaining parking passes.

• Boston College Chestnut Hill (140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467)
• Founders Park Garage (37 A Street, Needham, MA 02494)
• Boston College Newton Campus (885 Centre Street, Newton, MA 02459)
• UMASS Mount Ida (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton, MA 02459)

There is no general parking for fans available in the immediate vicinity of The Country Club. All parking is by permit only. Parking restrictions surrounding the championship grounds will be closely monitored and enforced. Vehicles that are parked illegally will be subject to ticketing, fines and towing. Detailed information regarding travel restrictions can be found on the Town of Brookline’s website at brooklinema.gov/usopen.

Accessible parking spaces will be available at all championship parking lots for vehicles displaying the appropriate HP/DP license plates or placards. Individuals requiring lift-equipped transportation are encouraged to contact the USGA Admissions Department at tickets@usga.org for more information.

Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA)

“Taking the T” to designated MBTA stations will be the most sustainable and convenient way to get to the 2022 U.S. Open Championship. The T is committed to providing safe and comfortable transportation along their Subway, Commuter Rail and Bus lines. Fans are strongly encouraged to visit mbta.com/usopen to plan their trip, view service schedules, identify station locations, parking availability, fares and to purchase special edition 1-day and/or 7-day CharlieCards featuring the U.S. Open Trophy and The Country Club.

The USGA will provide complimentary shuttle transportation to and from the below stations and The Country Club:

• Orange Line – Forest Hills Station: Those traveling from the metro-Boston area or transferring from the Red or Blue lines, the Orange Line is the most efficient way to get to the U.S. Open. Championship shuttles will be in the upper bus terminal at Forest Hills Station.
• Green Line (B) – Boston College Station: Fans traveling within the Brookline and Fenway/Kenmore area and utilizing a (B) Line station are encouraged to use this option. Championship shuttles will be a short walk to the depot area adjacent to Boston College’s Alumni Stadium.
• Green Line(C) – Cleveland Circle Station: Fans traveling within the Brookline and Fenway/Kenmore area and utilizing a (C) Line station are encouraged to use this option. Championship shuttles will be located along Beacon Street near the Ayr Road intersection.
• Green Line (D) – Reservoir Station: Fans traveling from points west/northwest, the (D) line provides the most efficient service to the Cleveland Circle shuttle depot. Championship shuttles will be located be located along Beacon Street near the Ayr Road intersection.

Ride Share

To avoid traffic restrictions and heavier congestion, fans traveling on I-95 from points west, north and south of Boston – and fans who live in the Newton, Needham, Dedham, Waltham, Wellesley and Weston areas – are encouraged to take ride share services to Lot X (37 A Street, Needham, MA 02494) where complimentary shuttle transportation will drop fans in close proximity to Gate 7 at The Country Club.

Fans traveling from points east of The Country Club – and fans who live in the Brookline, Boston, Cambridge and Chestnut Hill areas – are encouraged to take ride share services to Larz Anderson Park, accessible via the Avon Street entrance. Ride share services proceeding to Larz Anderson Park will be subject to following the commuter detour routing and traffic patterns enforced on the local roadways surrounding The Country Club. From Larz Anderson Park fans should be prepared for a 3/4 mile walk to the nearest championship admission gate.

There is no parking or staging for vehicles at either Ride Share location, so please coordinate pick-up times accordingly. Access to ride share is limited to vehicles no larger than a 12-passenger van or limousine. Due to area traffic restrictions, ride share vehicles will not be permitted to pick-up or drop-off at any other location around the championship grounds. Fans who wish to ride their bicycle to the Championship will be able to do so by following the bicycle signage plan and traffic pattern guidelines. Bike racks will be provided at Larz Anderson Park and Pine Manor College to secure bikes. Owners will be responsible for the security of their bicycles.

Road Restrictions, Alternate Commuter Routing & Traffic Impacts

For the week of Monday, June 13 through Sunday, June 19, local residents and through traffic are encouraged to adjust travel around peak U.S. Open arrival and departure times (7 to 11 a.m. and 4to 8 p.m.) in the vicinity of The Country Club. Shuttle traffic is expected to be heavy along the primary routes in and around The Country Club during these times.

In support of the championship’s public safety plan, 24-hour road closures will take place in the immediate vicinity of The Country Club beginning on Saturday, June 11 at 5 a.m. and lasting through Monday, June 20. The below roads will be closed to commuter through traffic. Only residents displaying the appropriate parking hangtag, championship vehicles, and service vehicles will be permitted through the checkpoints.

• Clyde Street – Between Warren Street, Lee Street, and Newton Street intersections
• Lee Street – Between the Warren Street rotary and Clyde Street intersection
• Newton Street – Between Grove Street and Goddard Avenue intersection
• Meadowbrook Road via Goddard Avenue
• Yarmouth Road via Heath Street

To avoid additional congestion, local residents and area commuters are encouraged to follow detour routing and trailblazing signage along Route 9, West Roxbury Parkway, VFW Parkway, and Jamaicaway. Further delays due to championship traffic can be expected along Warren Street, Heath Street, Hammond Street, Lee Street, Newton Street, Goddard Avenue, and Allandale Road.

For more information on the 2022 U.S. Open and for regular transportation updates, visit usopen.com.