Ball fields at the Franklin Elementary School site, used for school PE and youth league play alongside general public field use.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Melrose requires dogs off the owner's property to be held firmly on a leash, including in parks and on conservation land, and owners must remove any waste from public property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Melrose parks and conservation land are open dawn to dusk, with extended hours only by written Conservation Commission permission for a specific event. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
City of Melrose School Department
781-662-2000 · WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Franklin School Athletic Fields?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Franklin School Athletic Fields?
Melrose requires dogs off the owner's property to be held firmly on a leash, including in parks and on conservation land, and owners must remove any waste from public property. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Franklin School Athletic Fields?
No alcohol permitted on city property citywide.