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Bell Rock Memorial Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 287 Google reviews · Running trail in Malden, Massachusetts · Open 24 hours

Runner's snapshot

Surface
Not reported
Distance
Not reported
Shape
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Shade
Not reported
Access
Open 24 hours

Confirmed from Bell Rock Memorial Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.

Open 24hScenicHilly

Public park featuring benches, a small grassy area, and memorials to fallen soldiers.

What runners say about Bell Rock Memorial Park

Pulled from public reviews of this trail (287 of them) — the things people bring up again and again, in their own words. Nothing here is written by us.

well-maintained 6 mentions

“Nice park, well maintained and a nice place to catch some 🌞.”

🏞️ beautiful scenery 7 mentions

“A beautiful park that gives you the space to reconnect with yourself — and to honor the countless souls whose lives made this moment possible.”

It is a pretty place in the middle of the city, great for walks, hang out and for pictures... i have seen quite a few people going there for wedding pictures (i was part of a wedding that had pictures taken there as well) and pictures for other celebrations and/or picture books as many young well dressed teens also…

★★★★★ — Rodrigo , May 2021

Fine small park, visually beautiful with trees and grass. Clean. Busy during the warm season. There are benches peppered around, and some walking paths that wind around the memorial sculpture. It's located near a bus stop, so it's accessible but not entirely quiet throughout the day.

★★★★☆ — Alex , Oct 2021

Nice little park to just walk lazily around at, or sit and enjoy the weather (when it's nice out) Has a few beautiful historical monuments placed around the park, as well as a very large and beautiful monument placed right in the center.

★★★★★ — Melissa , Oct 2018

Hilly, clean cut grass and Korean War Memorial. Kids play soccer, others use the park to walk or nap in the sun. There are benches to sit under tree shade.

★★★★☆ — Nika , Jul 2023

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Trail conditions & character

What this trail is actually like underfoot and overhead, taken from its own listing and from reviews. Each one links to every other trail with the same character. Busy or quiet is reported as a plain fact, not a plus or a minus — a runner heading out alone at dawn often wants company on the path, and someone running intervals wants an empty one.

🏞️ Scenic views 7 mentions

“A beautiful park that gives you the space to reconnect with yourself — and to honor the countless souls whose lives made this moment possible.”

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⛰️ Hills / elevation 3 mentions

“Hilly, clean cut grass and Korean War Memorial.”

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Plan your run at Bell Rock Memorial Park

The practical stuff

  • AccessOpen 24 hours — no gate to beat, so a 5am or a 10pm run both work
  • DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
  • ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
  • Websitecityofmalden.org

Hours

Monday Open 24 hours
Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours

Posted hours for the park or trailhead. Gates and parking lots often close earlier than the trail itself, and seasonal hours change — worth a check before a pre-dawn or after-dark run.

Where to find Bell Rock Memorial Park

Main St & Wigglesworth Street, Malden, MA 02148

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Listing verified July 2026 from public records, the trail's own website and runner reviews. Trail conditions change — paths flood, gates close at dusk, and shaded woods stay muddy for days after rain. Something out of date? Report a correction. Manage this trail? Send us the details — it is free.