A wooded community park on Sewall Woods Road with a walking/jogging trail through a small conservation area.
What to expect
Trails
Short walk/jog trail loop, natural surface; rough length and difficulty not documented
Entry fee
No pass needed here; Melrose has no beach parking sticker or pond pass program and no municipal open-water swim beach; residents swim at city-run pools. checked Jul 24, 2026
Dogs
Leash required citywide; no off-leash area documented here
Hours
Melrose parks and conservation land are open dawn to dusk, with extended hours only by written Conservation Commission permission for a specific event.
Managed by
City of Melrose Parks Department
781-979-4169 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Sewall Woods Park?
No pass needed here; Melrose has no beach parking sticker or pond pass program and no municipal open-water swim beach; residents swim at city-run pools.
Can I bring my dog to Sewall Woods Park?
Leash required citywide; no off-leash area documented here
What rules should I know at Sewall Woods Park?
No alcohol permitted on city property citywide.