About the Park
Date Authorized: May 26, 1967 (Public Law 90-20)
Superintendent:  Myra Harrison
Phone: (617) 566-1689 

Mission & Significance of the Park
The National Park Service is committed to preserving John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site, the birthplace and childhood home of the 35th president of the United States. It was here, in the first home shared by the future president's parents, that Joseph and Rose Kennedy cultivated and instilled in their son the family's principles, skills, aspirations, and ambitions.   

Park Planning

NPS Management Policies

General Management Plan: The park has received funding to prepare the first formal strategic plan for John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site.The park needs a strategic plan to address a range of questions and issues and to plan for long-term preservation of the historic resource while supporting visitor use, expanding useful partnerships and remaining a responsible member of the Brookline community. The plan will include an evaluation of environmental impacts and will be developed in collaboration with the public and park partners.   Click here for more information about the planning process, schedule, issues and ways to provide your comments and ideas.