Financial Aid Assistance
A confidential application can be submitted to the Recreation Department for review. The applicant may be granted a reduction in fee at the discretion of the Director of Recreation. Many programs are self-supporting, which limits the amount of available aid per program. Applications must be completed and submitted prior to making full payment for the program. Once received, applications are reviewed using the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Median Family Income Limits as a guideline for determining the amount of assistance awarded. A 20% payment is required at the time of registration for all registrants requesting assistance. Applications must be received 5 business days after original registration unless otherwise stated in the registration information. Once the application is received, applicants are contacted via email or phone. Payment plans are also available and can be arranged at the time of registration. Please call 617.730.2069 or visit www.brooklinerec.com for more information.
Photo Permission Policy
Registrants and participants permit the taking of photos and videos of themselves and their children during recreation activities for publication and use on the Recreation Department website, social media pages, and in publications.
Friends of Brookline Recreation
The Friends of Brookline Recreation is a non-profit organization that is a designated endowment under the Brookline Community Fund. Our mission is to provide support to Brookline Recreation for the development of programs, services, and facility improvements, and to promote opportunities for active and healthy lifestyles. To find out how you can help to support the Friends of Brookline Recreation, please contact Lisa Paradis, Director of Recreation.
Staff
How to Reach Us
Recreation Administration
Email recreation@brooklinema.gov 24-hour Information Line
Director of Recreation Lisa Paradis, CPRP Assistant Director Melissa Battite, CPRP Aquatics Director Debra Cohen Business Manager Jesse Myott Early Childhood Director Gina Tzizik Head Golf Pro/Operations Manager Thomas Ellis Programs Manager Gerry Kelly
Professional Staff
Assistant Aquatics Director Mariana McCarthy Assistant Golf Superintendent Jonathan Matte Curriculum Coordinator Sharon Freedman Custodian Felix Pena Environmental Educator Stephanie Springer Golf Superintendent Mike Murphy Lead Teacher Erica Cohen Lead Teacher Cynthia DeValle Lead Teacher Megan Hagerty Lead Teacher Mechelle Maxwell Lead Teacher Karen Mikita Lead Teacher Nancy Randolph Office Assistant Farisa Jimenez Recreation Leader Tim Davis, CPRP Recreation Leader Sara Nelson Recreation Leader II Jonathan Lewitus Recreation Receptionist Carolyn Fusco Senior Clerk Jodi Callahan Senior Custodian Lloyd Lovering Teacher Mary Landale Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Brandon Fitts, CTRS
617.730.2083
Baby Boot Camp 617.458.9758
Eliot Recreation Center 617.730.2069
Eliot Recreation Center Fax 617.879.0774
Environmental Education Center 617.879.1537
Evelyn Kirrane Aquatics Center 617.713.5435
Information and Registration 617.730.2069
Jack Kirrane Skating Rink 617.739.7518
Karna Fitness 617.429.6369
NETRESULTS 781.239.9975
Soule Early Childhood Center 617.739.7598
Tappan Main Facility (seasonal) 617.713.5423
TTY
617.739.7698
Viking Sports 508.358.5066
Our Mission:
To enhance the quality of life through enriching experiences, which support the Brookline Community in developing and maintaining healthy lifestyles.
PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION
Chairman John Bain, Clara Batchelor, Antonia Bellalta, James K. Carroll, Daniel Lyons, Nancy O’Connor, Jean Stameris The Park & Recreation Commission consists of 7 residents appointed by the Brookline Board of Selectmen. The Commission is a policy-making board responsible to the town for providing year-round high quality indoor and outdoor recreation activities for children and adults. The goals of the Commission are to deliver programs that are culturally, socially, physically, and mentally healthy and which are presented at well-maintained parks and facilities. We are concerned with meeting appropriate community based needs that are cost efficient and within the reach of the overall community resource base while providing the highest level of participant satisfaction. Safety and quality are paramount. All individuals with special conditions are entitled to full participation in any Brookline Recreation Program. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of the month, 333 Washington Street, room #111 at 6:00P at the Brookline Town Hall.