The Brooks Estate
Medford, Massachusetts
Artist rendering – The Brooks Estate Plan
A Gift from the Past, a Legacy for the Future
An urban oasis with 50 acres of protected open space, the Brooks Estate in Medford, Massachusetts is a beloved environmental and historical treasure.
Nestled in a landscape of wooded paths along Grove Street in West Medford, The Brooks Estate offers sanctuary for visitors seeking escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.
Enjoy nature’s rich pageant year-round along The Brooks Pond habitat, where fish, migrating birds, and various forest creatures make their home.
Follow the walking path up to the majestic Shepherd Brooks Manor and Carriage House, each an architectural masterpiece and the focus of ongoing restoration for continued community benefit.
Explore
More than a collection of trails, the Brooks Estate provides a critical habitat for native and migrating birds and small mammals. Join your neighbors and stroll (or jog) on the trails, seek birds, fish in the Pond (catch and release), or simply relish the outdoors.
History
Did you know that the Brooks Estate is on the National Register of Historic Places? Learn more about the history of the Estate and how the Brooks family and generations of Medford residents have contributed to local and national history over almost four centuries.
Donate
Help support our vision of a fully-restored, self-sufficient Brooks Estate for both today and for future generations.
Latest News & Events
Picnic Update – Free Brooks Estate Picnic – July 9, 2022
The Brooks Estate Picnic will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 12p-3p in the yard of the Shepherd Brooks Manor at the top end of the access drive. Free to all! We supply the hot dogs, burgers/veggie burgers and soda. We kindly ask attendees to contribute something from this list: chips/crackers/candy; salads; cookies; […]
Annual Brooks Estate Picnic
Save the date! Annual picnic and open house – July 9, 2022. We are so excited to have our Annual Picnic back. Join us for food, arts & crafts, Manor tours, live music and an all-around good time. More details coming soon!
Early Spring Bird Watch Coming Soon – April, 2022
Join us for a fun morning of bird watching. We’ll be focusing on the early spring species that are often found on the grounds of the Brooks Estate. We anticipate this event happening in mid-April. Stay tuned for more details!
Annual Spring Clean-Up & Open House – May 7, 2022
After a 2 year hiatus, the clean-up is back! Join us during the morning of May 7, 2022 to help get the Manor back in ship-shape condition. We are seeking volunteers to help clean up the Manor grounds. This includes trash removal, gardening/weeding, fallen brush & other debris. Let’s get the Manor looking great for […]
Donate today
Donate today and continue the legacy left to our community by the Brooks family. Your monetary support will help preserve, restore, and transform the Estate into a fully-functional community destination for the enjoyment of all.