A 107.5-acre wooded park shared jointly by Melrose and Malden, with sports fields, a fenced dog park, a playground, a pond, picnic areas and hiking trails through rocky ledges and old pines.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Wooded hiking trails past rocky ledges and Mount Ephraim lookouts; rough length and difficulty not documented
Dogs
Fenced off-leash dog park on site; leash required elsewhere in the park
Ball Sports
Allowed unconfirmed
Managed by
Pine Banks Park Foundation
781-324-0822 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Picnic area
Large picnic areas, reservable starting April 1 each year, available through Oct 31 · seasonal · True
Common questions
Is Pine Banks Park in Melrose or Malden?
Both. It sits on the city line and has been jointly owned since Malden's first mayor bequeathed it to the two cities in 1905.
Yes, a fenced off-leash dog park is on the grounds, separate from the general leash-required trails.
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?
Fenced off-leash dog park on site; leash required elsewhere in the park
What rules should I know at Pine Banks Park?
No alcohol permitted on city property citywide.