Bell Rock Memorial Park, Boston

Name: Bell Rock Memorial Park
Address: Boston, United States

#493 among attractions in Boston

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Facts and practical information

Bell Rock Memorial Park is a public park between Main, Wigglesworth, Meridan, and Ellis Streets in Malden, Massachusetts. The west side of the rock is the site of the two earliest Congregational meeting houses in Malden. The park also has an American Civil War memorial statue "The Flag Defenders" by Bela Pratt and a World War II memorial. The park was laid out in 1910 by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. The park was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. ()

Built: 1910 (114 years ago)Elevation: 30 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 42°25'13"N, 71°4'2"W

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Malden (Bellrock)Boston United States

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Bell Rock Memorial Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: First Parish in Malden, Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank, Waitt's Mountain, Everett.

0.7 miNW
Church
First Parish in Malden, Middlesex Fells Reservation
19 min walk • First Parish in Malden, Universalist is a Unitarian Universalist church in Malden, Massachusetts and a member congregation of the Unitarian Universalist Association. It was gathered in 1648 to support the establishment of the city of Malden. It is one of the oldest churches in Massachusetts. The current minister is the Rev.
~1540 ftSW
Cemetery
Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank, Boston
8 min walk • Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank is a historic cemetery in Malden, Massachusetts, USA. It occupies a roughly rectangular parcel of land 3.3 acres in size, bounded by Medford and Green Streets, Converse Avenue and the Malden River on the west. It is the oldest cemetery in the city, established in 1649.
0.9 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Waitt's Mountain, Boston
23 min walk • Waitts Mountain is a summit in Malden, Middlesex County in the state of Massachusetts. It was named by the United States Geological Survey in 1894.
1.1 miSE
Area
Everett, Boston
28 min walk • Everett is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, directly north of Boston, bordering the neighborhood of Charlestown. The population was 49,075 at the time of the 2020 United States Census.
~1680 ftN
Area
Malden, Boston
9 min walk • Malden is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. At the time of the 2020 U.S. Census, the population was 66,263 people.
1.1 miNW
Hill
Seven Bumps, Middlesex Fells Reservation
29 min walk • Seven Bumps is a hill located in the West End section of Malden Massachusetts. It is located off Fellsway East, behind Fellsmere Pond. This hill has been used for decades in the wintertime for sledding and snowboarding. It is believed that the sport of mountainboarding originated here.
0.5 miN
Library
Converse Memorial Library, Melrose
13 min walk • The Converse Memorial Library – also known as Converse Memorial Building – is a historically significant building designed by noted American architect H. H. Richardson.
0.4 miN
Greek Revival architecture
Waite Brick Block, Melrose
11 min walk • The Waite Brick Block is a historic commercial building at 422-424 Main Street in Malden, Massachusetts. Built in 1848, it is the oldest brick building in the city.
1.1 miNW
Neighbourhood
Fellsmere Park Parkways, Middlesex Fells Reservation
29 min walk • Fellsmere Park is a historic park that was designed by the famous landscape architect Frederick Law Olmsted for the city. The construction began in 1893 and was finished in 1899. Most of the land for the park was donated by Malden's first mayor Elisha S. Converse.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Bell Rock Memorial Park?

Nearby attractions include Common Burying Ground at Sandy Bank, Boston (8 min walk), Malden, Boston (9 min walk), Waite Brick Block, Melrose (11 min walk), Converse Memorial Library, Melrose (13 min walk).

How to get to Bell Rock Memorial Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Bell Rock Memorial Park:

Train

Malden Center (15 min walk)

Metro

Malden Center • Lines: Orange (15 min walk)