City of Melrose - Parks Department

Parks Department Personnel
Administrative Assistant (vacant)	Recreation Coordinator (vacant)

Overview The Parks Department office is located at the Mount Hood Golf Course & Memorial Park Clubhouse. The office is open 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Thursday and 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on Friday. The Parks Department is responsible for the City's parks, fields and open spaces including Mount Hood Golf Course & Memorial Park. With the exception of Mount Hood, these properties are maintained by the Department of Public Works under a mowing and maintenance contract. Mount Hood is operated and maintained under a management agreement between the City of Melrose and Mass. Golf Management, LLC. For more information about Mount Hood including membership opportunities, rates and starting times please visit www.golfmounthood.com. Contact Information If you would like to: Obtain a permit for a playing field. Guide to Use and Maintenance of City Recreational Facilities Field Permit Application Find out if a playing field is closed due to inclement weather. Report a maintenance problem or safety issue at a recreational facility Conduct a volunteer clean up or maintenance improvement Request a maintenance service for a special event Contact the Melrose Park Commission Ask a general question or comment on any of the City’s recreational properties Please contact the Parks Department Office at (781) 662-9511 For information about the Recreation Department, including programs and schedules, please contact Joan Bell at jbell@cityofmelrose.org. The Recreation Department office is now located in the basement of City Hall, next to the Health Department. If you would like to plan a function or hold an event at Mount Hood please contact Laura Lane at llane@golfmanagementco.com or (781) 665-6656 ext. 3 If you would like to coordinate a golf tournament or outing at Mount Hood please contact Mike Farrell at mfarrell@golfmanagementco.com or (781) 665-6656 ext. 1