Griggs Park, Brookline

Griggs Park is one of those extremely walkable areas just off Beacon St. in the western section of Brookline. It's close to rail links, has a Whole Foods nearby, and is a quiet little enclave of houses and apartments. It's real draw is the park itself which can be reached by a wonderful walkway called Marion Path. Living in Griggs Park is rather special since you are surrounded by parkland, birds and nature yet you can see skyscrapers not far away. It's almost surreal.

Shopping is found on Beacon St. as well as restaurants and pubs in nearby Washington Square.Considering that you feel like you live in a rural area and still have transit and everything else within a short walk, this is one of those areas you want to afford to live in!

The neighborhood of Griggs Park surrounds what is known as Griggs Field, a previous wetland that now consists of weeping willows and mysterious paths. The neighborhood is beautiful because of the location and when standing on your front porch all you see are trees. The feel of living in the country is what Griggs Park has to offer. Most of the homes are from the early 20th century and the neighbors are just as unique as the homes.

My aunt has lived in one of the oldest homes along one of the two looped roads known as Griggs Terrace for as long as I can remember. Everybody in the neighborhood knows each other and they have lived in Griggs Park for an eternity. These people never move. There is not a lot to offer in terms of restaurants and shopping as this is more the country than city.