A field and play area behind Winthrop Elementary School on First Street. The prior playground structure was removed in 2026 after a fatal tree-fall accident and has not been replaced.
What to expect
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
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.
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 School Department
781-662-2000 · WebsiteCommon questions
The play structure was taken out in May 2026 following a fatal accident; confirm current status with the school before a visit.
Is there an entry fee at Winthrop School 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 Winthrop School Park?
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.
What rules should I know at Winthrop School Park?
Playground equipment was removed after a tree fell on the playground in May 2026, killing a 9-year-old student; check current status before visiting with children. No alcohol permitted on city property citywide.