John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
Protected park · MA, USA
John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site in MA, USA. Operated by National Park Service.
Usual hours
- Mon–Sun closed
About
This park's official page lists: Wheelchair-accessible facilities.
Entrance / day-use fee applies.
This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.
Official facts
Public access: Restricted access.
Designation: National Historic Site. Listed as "John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site" in the Protected Areas Database of the United States. Protection: no known protection mandate (GAP 4).
Established: 1967.
Managed by: NPS.
At the park
- Wildlife & bird watching
Shows and experiences
- Historic sites & museum
- Junior Ranger program
- Ranger & guided programs
Before you go
- Lockers
- 1 locker location inside the park. Availability and fees can change — confirm on arrival.
- Disability access
- This park's official page states it has wheelchair-accessible facilities. Specific routes, transfer access and equipment vary — confirm with the park for your needs.
- Limits
- Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go
- Park alert: Tours by appointment unavailable on certain dates in November - January
- Tours by appointment are not available on the following dates: November: 6-13, 25-27 December: 24-25, 31 January: 1-8
- Getting there
- By Subway: Take Green line ("C" -Cleveland Circle) trolley to Coolidge Corner stop. Walk four blocks north on Harvard Street, turn right on Beals Street and continue to number 83. By Car: From Exit 18 (I-90 E) or Exit 20 (1-90 W) follow the Allston/Brighton exit ramp, merge onto Cambridge Street and go one mile. At the fourth light, turn left on Harvard Street and proceed about one mile. Turn left on Beals Street and go to number 83. Limited Street Parking available.
- Weather & when to go
- Typical New England Weather: Warm, humid summers and cold winters. Any available outdoor programs take place rain or shine but may be modified or canceled due to high heat index.
- Visitor center
- JFK Birthplace
- Visitor center
- Visitor Center
- Visitor center
- Visitor Center — Hours for the visitor center and house at John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site vary by season. The grounds are open year-round, dawn to dusk. The site is currently closed for the off season. During the off season, late-October through late-May, the house and visitor center are closed to… — The site is served by the MBTA Green Line, walking distance from the Coolidge Corner stop on the C line and the Babcock Street stop on the B line. The MBTA also offers bus service to Brookline. For GPS navigation and driving directions, use the street address 83 Beals Street, Brookline, MA 02446. Street parking on Beals street is limited.
Facilities on the park map
2 bench, 2 changing table, 1 locker, 1 picnic area, 6 restroom, 3 visitor information.