A neighborhood playground with a basketball court near Florence and Maple Streets. A 2012 resident poll flagged it as needing renovation; current condition is not confirmed.
What to expect
Entry fee
You don't need a pass for this spot; 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Melrose parks and conservation land are open dawn to dusk, with extended hours only by written Conservation Commission permission for a specific event. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
City of Melrose Parks Department
781-979-4169 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Gooch Playground?
You don't need a pass for this spot; 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 Gooch 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
What rules should I know at Gooch Playground?
No alcohol permitted on city property citywide.