Melrose

Melrose is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts that spans several residential neighborhoods including Cedar Park, Downtown, East Side, and Mount Hood. These areas are connected by tree-lined streets and public parks throughout the community.

The city was originally part of Charlestown and Malden before gaining township status in 1850 and incorporating as a city in 1900. This growth reflected Boston's expanding metropolitan region during that era.

The city maintains several performance venues and hosts regular theater productions, art exhibitions, and seasonal festivals throughout the year.

Three commuter rail stations - Wyoming Hill, Melrose Cedar Park, and Melrose Highlands - connect the city directly to Boston. This makes traveling to nearby areas straightforward for visitors.

Mount Hood Memorial Park features an observation tower that offers views of the Boston skyline and the surrounding Massachusetts landscape. This elevated vantage point gives visitors a different perspective on the wider region.

Location: Middlesex County

Inception: 1629

Elevation above the sea: 41 m

Shares border with: Wakefield

Website: http://cityofmelrose.org

GPS coordinates: 42.45833,-71.06667

Latest update: December 6, 2025 21:27