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Melrose Recreation Department

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STEM/STEAMSportsfield activitiesBasketballCheerleadingFootballAges 12–17+7 more

About Melrose Recreation Department

The Melrose Recreation Department is dedicated to providing exceptional recreational opportunities to residents and visitors of all ages and abilities. Our department works hard to ensure that our programs and events are of the highest quality, while also striving to keep them affordable and safe. We are proud to be able to offer a wide variety of resources and activities that help to improve the physical, social, and cultural well-being of our community. The Melrose Recreation Department is committed to providing its citizens with the best recreational experience possible. From our leadership to our events, we strive to make sure that everyone can access our opportunities, regardless of age or ability. We also take great pride in our ability to provide activities and resources that help to increase the overall well-being of our community. Whether it's through physical or social-cultural programs, our department works hard to make sure that Melrose remains a strong and vibrant place to live. At the Melrose Recreation Department, we believe in creating a better future for our residents and visitors. Our programs and events are designed to be safe, affordable, and enjoyable for all. As we continue to work towards providing quality experiences and resources to our community, we remain focused on our mission to strengthen Melrose and improve the social-cultural and physical well-being of its citizens.

Programs

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MBTA Youth Pass Program
The Youth Pass is a card that can be used by eligible young adults with low incomes to purchase roughly 50% reduced one-way fares or $30 monthly LinkPasses for the bus, subway, and Fairmount Line Zone 1A stations at MBTA Fare Vending Machines, the CharlieCard Store, fare boxes on buses and trolleys at street-level stops, or at retail sales locations. Youth Pass cards can also be used to purchase half-price one-way fares for Commuter Rail, Express Bus, and ferry.
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Parks & Recreation
Just north of the downtown area lies scenic Ell Pond, which holds an annual festival. Throughout the city, there are activities for all ages. A variety of sports programs fill our state-of-the-art parks and fields, including Melrose Youth Soccer; Melrose Little League, Incarnation Little League; Softball; Basketball; Hockey; Lacrosse; and Pop Warner Football and Cheerleading. Some favorite community spots for picnics, playgrounds, and games include Melrose Common, Pine Banks Park, and Mount Hood Memorial Park, which also offers a year-round recreational facility. Melrose offers superb golfing facilities at Mount Hood and Bellevue.

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Location & details

🗺️ 562 Main Street, Melrose, MA 02176 — open in Maps

🎯 Activities

STEM/STEAMSportsfield activitiesBasketballCheerleadingFootballLacrosseSoccerSoftball

🏕️ Amenities

PlaygroundIndoor/Outdoor PlaygroundSports Court/FieldGym

🧒 Who they support

Low incomeCoedKidsTweens

🏷️ Discounts

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