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The Fisher Hill Reservoir Park project is an exciting and unique project in which the Town of Brookline is converting the former MWRA Fisher Hill Reservoir on Fisher Avenue, into a 10-acre park in an urban community with a clear deficit of open space.
The Fisher Hill Reservoir Park project is an exciting and unique project in which the Town of Brookline is converting the former MWRA Fisher Hill Reservoir on Fisher Avenue, into a 10-acre park in an urban community with a clear deficit of open space.
The Fisher Hill Reservoir and Gatehouse are historic elements of the public water supply for the Greater Boston area. History. The reservoir was located on Fisher Avenue between Hyslop and Channing Roads in Brookline, Massachusetts, and is now the site of Fisher Hill Reservoir Park.
- Romanesque, Richardsonian Romanesque
- 1887
- 4 acres (1.6 ha)
- Fisher Rd. between Hyslop and Channing Rds., Brookline, Massachusetts
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The Fisher Hill Reservoir Park is a unique park in which the Town of Brookline converted the former MWRA Fisher Hill Reservoir into a 10-acre recreational facility with a historic gatehouse. After a lengthy planning process, the Town acquired the reservoir property from the state. The site achieves the original intent to be a scenic amenity and pub...
Built by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority in 1888, the reservoir and its gatehouse served as part of the water distribution system of Brookline until 1970 when it was no longer needed and maintenance was curtailed. The site was deeded to the town in 2011 to be a park with active and passive recreation.
The Town worked closely with the Massachusetts Division of Capital Asset Management (DCAM) on the purchase of the property, and acquired the Fisher Hill Reservoir property in 2011. This parcel of open space is permanently protected as parkland. In the fall of 2010, Brookline Town Meeting voted to protect this open space under Article 97, and at the...
Category:Community ParkSize:9.93 acresProtection:Article 97, Conservation Restriction, NRHL, Urban Self-Help/PARC, LWCFManager:Brookline DPW, Parks and Open Space DivisionApr 9, 2024 · The reservoir is a popular spot for boating and fishing, and offers stunning views of the Boston skyline. The best time of year to visit Fisher Hill Reservoir Park is during the spring and fall, when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its peak. Visitors can enjoy colorful displays of wildflowers, foliage, and wildlife during these seasons.
Fisher Hill Reservoir Park is typically best used for: Walking. Playground. Scenery. Picnics. Basic Info. Park Size: Medium (4 acres) Terrain: Some Hills. Transportation: Bus, Car. Hours: N/A. Restrooms: Yes. Drinking Fountains: Yes (By the Bathroom) Benches: Yes. Lights: No. Park Amenities. Playgrounds (1) Climbing Structure. Multi-Purpose Field.
Fisher Hill Reservoir Park. The design conveys the site’s history as a reservoir, using both spatial and interpretive elements, as well as delivering a beautiful, contemporary, and programmatically rich park, worthy of its Olmstedian context. Client. Town of Brookline, Parks and Recreation Department. Location.
