A 107.5-acre park straddling the Malden/Melrose line, run by a joint board of trustees since a 1905 bequest, with athletic fields, wooded hiking trails, a playground, picnic areas and a two-section dog park.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leashed and waste-removed everywhere except fields; off-leash only in the on-site dog park
Hours
Daily 7am-10pm per the park's own site; one secondary listing cites 8am-8pm, so assume approximate and confirm on visit
Managed by
Pine Banks Park Board of Trustees
781-324-0822 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Playground
Yes, on-site playground
Picnic area
Large picnic areas
Common questions
Yes, a fenced dog park split into a small-dog section and an all-sizes section is the only off-leash area in Pine Banks; dogs must stay leashed everywhere else.
Where do I park at Pine Banks Park?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Pine Banks Park?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Pine Banks Park?
Leashed and waste-removed everywhere except fields; off-leash only in the on-site dog park
What rules should I know at Pine Banks Park?
Alcohol is strictly prohibited in all areas of the park. No open fires of any kind, including grills. No hunting, weapons, target shooting or archery; no camping or loitering.