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Getting to Park

Three children and a teacher standing in front of a yellow school bus — Getting To Park

While Park feels like a neighborhood school, families live in nearly 30 cities and towns in the greater Boston area. Park families utilize a variety of methods to get to Park each day. Families drive, participate in the school operated transportation program, ride bikes, and sometimes walk to School.

Park is located in South Brookline, near Jamaica Pond, and is easily accessible from Route 9 to the north, Centre Street in Jamaica Plain/West Roxbury to the west, and Hammond Parkway/West Roxbury Parkway from the east and south.

Driving: Please observe our one-way traffic pattern on campus.

Parking: Admission visitors are welcome to park in any available space on campus. In the smaller parking lot, there are two reserved spaces.

Public Transportation: The closest MBTA stations are Brookline Village (Green Line) and Forest Hills (Orange Line). You will need to take a short taxi ride from these stations to get to Park's campus.

To help reduce the traffic on Goddard Avenue and mitigate the School's carbon footprint, we encourage families to carpool and utilize school-provided transportation to get to and from Park. We strive to serve as many communities as possible and currently 48% of our students participate.

Transportation Information

The School operates transportation routes for students based on where Park families live, proximity to MBTA stations, and safe pick-up and drop-off locations. We currently operate six routes to a variety of neighborhoods.

Transportation Fees
The annual cost of transportation is $3,200 per student for the 2023-2024 academic year, regardless of frequency of use.

Financial Aid for Transportation
Financial aid is provided to all families qualifying for financial aid towards tuition at the same rate of support as they receive for the After School Program. Families receiving financial aid can find their rate of support on the student’s annual Enrollment Contract. If there is a need for additional support, please contact Kimberly Boyd.

Registration
Registration for the 2022-2023 year is now closed. Should you wish to register your child for the bus please contact transportation@parkschool.org Registration and enrollment is subject to availability.

The Park School Transportation Map

Transportation Routes & Schedules for 2022-2023

Boston

Boston	AM PICK UP TIME	LEAVE PARK 3:00 PM DISMISSAL (M,T,Th,F)	LEAVE PARK 2:00 PM DISMISSAL (WEDS)	LEAVE PARK 4:30 PM DISMISSAL (M,T,Th,F)
1 Avery Street, Boston	7:15	3:45-3:55	3:10-3:20	5:15-5:25
84 Beacon Street, Boston	7:23	3:55-4:05	2:57-3:07	5:25-5:35
19 Exeter Street, Boston	7:30	4:00-4:10	2:50-3:00	5:35-5:45
141 Pembroke Street, Boston	7:37	3:35-3:45	2:38-2:48	5:05-5:15
301 Center Street, Jamaica Plain	7:50	3:20-3:30	2:30-2:40	4:50-5:00

Afternoon arrival times may vary.

Brookline

Brookline	AM PICK UP TIME	LEAVE PARK 3:00 PM DISMISSAL (M,T,Th,F)	LEAVE PARK 2:00 PM DISMISSAL (WEDS)	LEAVE PARK 4:30 PM DISMISSAL (M,T,Th,F)
420 Harvard Street	7:25	3:45-3:55	2:55-3:05	5:15-5:25
210 Harvard Street	7:35	3:40-3:50	2:50-3:00	5:05-5:15
47 Station Street	7:40	3:35-3:45	2:45-2:55	5:00-5:10
157 Walnut Street	7:45	3:25-3:35	2:35-2:45	4:55-5:05
382 Walnut Street	7:47	3:22-3:33	2:33-2:43	4:53-5:03
111 Warren Street	7:50	3:20-3:30	2:30-2:40	4:50-5:00
145 Sargent Road	7:53	3:17-3:27	2:27-2:37	4:47-4:57

Afternoon arrival times may vary.

Chestnut Hill

Chestnut Hill	AM PICK UP TIME	LEAVE PARK 3:00 PM DISMISSAL (M,T,Th,F)	LEAVE PARK 2:00 PM DISMISSAL (WEDS)	LEAVE PARK 4:30 PM DISMISSAL (M,T,Th,F)
45 Monadnock Road, Newton	7:30	3:35-3:45	2:45-2:55	5:05-5:15
26 Suffolk Road, Newton	7:35	3:30-3:40	2:40-2:50	5:00-5:10
15 Norfolk Road, Brookline	7:37	3:28-3:38	2:38-2:48	4:58-5:09
171 Crafts Road, Brookline	7:45	3:25-3:35	2:35-2:45	4:55-5:05
18 Cramond Road, Brookline	7:50	3:18-3:28	2:28-2:38	4:48-4:58
381 Warren Street, Brookline	7:55	3:13-3:23	2:23-2:33	4:43-4:53

Afternoon arrival times may vary.

DEDHAM

Dedham	AM PICK UP TIME	LEAVE PARK 3:00 PM (M,T,Th,F)	LEAVE PARK 2:00 PM (WEDS)	LEAVE PARK 4:30 PM (M,T,Th,F)
84 Eastern Avenue, Dedham	7:20	3:45-3:55	2:55-3:05	5:15-5:25
254 Ames Street, Dedham	7:25	3:35-3:45	2:43-2:53	5:03-5:13
17 Corey Street, Boston	7:43	3:28-3:38	2:38-2:48	4:58-5:08
185 Hackensack Road, Brookline	7:50	3:18-3:28	2:18-2:28	4:47-4:57
9 Hallwood Road, Brookline	7:55	3:15-3:25	2:15-2:25	4:45-4:55

Afternoon arrival times may vary.

Mattapan

Mattapan	AM PICK UP TIME	LEAVE PARK 3:00 PM (M,T,Th,F)	LEAVE PARK 2:00 PM (WEDS)	LEAVE PARK 4:30 PM (M,T,Th,F)
90 River Street	7:10	4:05-4:15	3:25-3:35	5:35-5:45
16 Cummings Highway	7:30	3:40-3:50	2:50-3:00	5:10-5:20
117 Hyde Park Avenue	7:40	3:30-3:40	2:40-2:50	5:00-5:10
20 South Street	7:50	3:20-3:30	2:30-2:40	4:50-5:00

Afternoon arrival times may vary.

Wellesley

Wellesley	AM PICKUP TIME	LEAVE PARK 3:00 DISMISSAL PM (M,T,Th,F)	LEAVE PARK 2:00 DISMISSAL PM (WEDS)	LEAVE PARK 4:30 DISMISSAL PM (M,T,Th,F)
46 Sagamore Road, Wellesley	7:05	3:55-4:05	3:05-3:15	5:25-5:35
284 Washington Street, Wellesley	7:10	3:47-3:57	2:57-3:07	5:17-5:27
1608 Beacon Street, Newton (Waban)	7:20	3:39-3:49	2:49-2:59	5:09-5:19
330 Homer Street, Newton	7:25	3:43-3:53	2:53-3:03	5:13-5:23

Afternoon arrival times may vary.

Frequently Asked Questions About Transportation

How does the School communicate with families about transportation?

When the bus is delayed by 15 minutes or more, families will receive communication from the School notifying them of the delay. Please be sure to update your contact information on the Family Portal so that we can always be in touch with you. Families are always welcome to call the front desk (617-277-2456) to ask about the status of any of the routes.

If there is an emergency, families will be notified by the School's emergency broadcast system, which will contact families by phone, text and email.

How does my child's teacher know that my child is riding the bus?

If your child is in the Lower Division (Grades PreK - Grade 5), please let your child's teacher know which days your child will ride the school bus home. In addition, if your child attends the After School Program, please let Tracy Duliban (PreK-4) or Sophie Moss (Grades 5-8) know which days your child will be riding the bus.

Students in Grades 6-8 are not required to notify their advisor about the transportation plans.

How does the School manage student behavior on the various routes?

At the beginning of the school year, the Division Heads meet with all of the students who ride on school provided transportation. At the meeting, students are introduced to their bus driver and there is a discussion of appropriate behavior on the bus. Students sign a behavior contract, and students are encouraged to talk to their Division Head if there is inappropriate behavior on the bus.

What if my child misses the bus in the morning or afternoon?

What happens if no one is present to meet a student at the bus stop?

Can students bring a guest on the bus?

Guests are allowed to ride the bus this academic year. We ask that families not utilize this privilege until October, as students gain familiarity with our operations and procedures surrounding Transportation. Guest riders should be alerted, and confirmed BEFORE 1 pm on the day the guest will be riding. Please send a note to transportation@parkschool.org and cc your child's advisor/teacher AND the parent of the guest.

How are families billed for transportation?

Who do I contact with further questions?