A historic Olmsted-designed park (1910) around a glacial boulder where Malden's earliest meeting houses once stood, with a Civil War memorial statue and open lawn; no playground on site.
What to expect
Entry fee
None; free public park checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Leashed dogs permitted on the open lawn; no off-leash area
Hours
No gate; general sunrise-to-sunset park ordinance applies
Managed by
Malden Recreation Department
781-397-7168 · WebsiteCommon questions
What is Bell Rock known for?
It marks the site of Malden's first two meeting houses (1649-1730) and carries a Civil War memorial statue, The Flag Defenders, plus a WWII memorial; it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2001.
Is there an entry fee at Bell Rock Memorial Park?
None; free public park
Can I bring my dog to Bell Rock Memorial Park?
Leashed dogs permitted on the open lawn; no off-leash area