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Knox Memorial Park

Details unconfirmedPark · Melrose, MA
Right now

A 15-acre park with two ponds, a playground, a gazebo and a veterans memorial off Swains Pond Avenue, popular with birders for its waterfowl.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Short walking trail loop around the two ponds, natural surface, easy
Entry fee
Not confirmed
Dogs
Leash required; no city-designated off-leash area here
Hours
Dawn to dusk
Fishing
Allowed unconfirmed
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
City of Melrose Conservation Commission 781-979-4500 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed

Common questions

Can I fish at Knox Memorial Park?
Yes, the two ponds here are a known local fishing and birding spot, though no formal boat launch is documented.
Where do I park at Knox Memorial Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Knox Memorial Park?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Knox Memorial Park?
Leash required; no city-designated off-leash area here
What rules should I know at Knox Memorial Park?
No alcohol permitted on city property citywide.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-15. Official source. Updated 2026-08-14.