The rebuilt play area behind Horace Mann School, with a baseball field, a multipurpose field and a basketball court alongside two woodchip play areas with a jungle gym, swings, slides and a tire swing.
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 · WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Benches
Jungle gym, swings, slides and a tire swing across two woodchip play areas
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Hesseltine Playground?
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 Hesseltine 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.
What rules should I know at Hesseltine Playground?
No alcohol permitted on city property citywide.