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Melrose Common
4.7 ★★★★★ 209 Google reviews · Running trail in Melrose, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Melrose Common'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.
Baseball and basketball fields, plus a playground.
What runners say about Melrose Common
“The common is well kept by the Park Department crew.”
“Great family-friendly park for kids of all ages.”
The Melrose Common park is one of the jewels of Melrose. I walk my dog there a couple of times a day. For many years I walked/ jogged around the common in early morning. Loved seeing the sun rise over the trees. The common is well kept by the Park Department crew. The kids playground is large and always active.
Great family-friendly park for kids of all ages. Has a nice neighborhood feel and is a short walk to the local convenience store for Richardson's ice cream and/or slush. There's a public restroom at the firehouse but we've found it locked on at least one occasion.
This pack at summer they have so many toys.my 3yr old loves playing and running around. Best swings and the playground is perfect for all activities.
Trail conditions & character
“The nearest bathroom is just down the road at the little store and while there you can purchase slush.”
Plan your run at Melrose Common
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- 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.
- At the trailheadrestrooms — reported by runners
- Websitecityofmelrose.org
- Phone(781) 662-9511
Hours
| Monday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 6 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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