A small neighborhood playground at the former Calvin Coolidge School site on Main Street; the historic school building itself was later converted to apartments, but the playground remains in public use.
What to expect
Entry fee
Melrose has no beach parking sticker or pond pass program and no municipal open-water swim beach; residents swim at city-run pools. No pass or permit required. 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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs 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. Posted hours at the entrance win if they differ.
Managed by
City of Melrose Parks Department
781-979-4169 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Coolidge School Playground?
Melrose has no beach parking sticker or pond pass program and no municipal open-water swim beach; residents swim at city-run pools. No pass or permit required.
Can I bring my dog to Coolidge School Playground?
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. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Coolidge School Playground?
No alcohol permitted on city property citywide.