A neighborhood park at Jacob and Granite Streets with a little league diamond, tennis courts, a climbing area and a playground, plus an on-site fenced dog park that is one of Malden's two off-leash areas.
What to expect
Entry fee
None; free public park checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Leashed elsewhere in the park; off-leash permitted only inside the fenced Trafton Dog Park
Hours
Park: no gate, general sunrise-to-sunset ordinance. Dog park: posted 8am-8pm daily on the city facility page (a separate community listing cites lighting for evening use to about 9pm, unconfirmed)
Managed by
Malden Recreation Department
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On site
Playground
Yes, on-site playground and climbing area
Waste-bag dispensers
Waste stations at the dog park
Drinking water
Water pump at the dog park
Benches
Benches at the dog park
Common questions
Is Trafton Park open today?
Trafton Park is a public park in Malden, MA. Posted hours: Park: no gate, general sunrise-to-sunset ordinance. Dog park: posted 8am-8pm daily on the city facility page (a separate community listing cites lighting for evening use to about 9pm, unconfirmed).
Is the dog park fully fenced?
Yes, community listings describe roughly a 6-foot perimeter fence around a peastone surface with a rock mound, though the city's own page doesn't specify fence height.
Is there an entry fee at Trafton Park?
None; free public park
Can I bring my dog to Trafton Park?
Leashed elsewhere in the park; off-leash permitted only inside the fenced Trafton Dog Park