09/04/2026
The Eliot Recreation Center at 133 Eliot Street, home to the Recreation Administrative offices, will be closed beginning September 3rd through the end of the year to undergo an internal renovation. To ensure public safety and allow contractors to work efficiently, the building will be fully closed during construction.
Recreation Department Administrative offices will relocate to the Brookline Environmental Education Center (BEEC) located at 652 Hammond Street for the duration of renovations. Rec Administration offices at BEEC will be open Monday through Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm and by appointment only on Fridays. Please call 617-730-2069 to make an appointment if in person services are needed. All registration and reservations remain available online at BrooklineRec.com and staff contacts can be found on the Recreation Directory webpage.
What You Need to Know
* Facility Closure: The building is closed to the public for the duration of the project.
* Restroom Access: Indoor public restrooms are unavailable, but portable units have been placed on-site for public use.
* Parks & Playgrounds: Access to the playgrounds and playing fields at Warren Park remains completely open and uninterrupted.
* Program Relocation: All programs scheduled at the Eliot Center are being relocated. Impacted families will be notified directly with new location details. If the alternative location does not work for your family, a full refund will be provided.
Project Overview & Funding
Made possible by FY26 Capital Improvement Project funding, these internal updates build upon recent exterior improvements, including the recent replacement of the building’s roof and ground-level classroom. This renovation will include the construction of a proper meeting/conference room, updates to the four staff and public restrooms, and general updates to office furniture, technology, electrical, carpet, and paint.
For ongoing updates, staff directory information, and general inquiries, please visit BrooklineRec.com.
We greatly appreciate the community’s patience and support as we invest in updating this vital public space!
