Melrose park upgrade would add pickleball courts as youth leagues open fall registration.

MELROSE — A proposed $10 million overhaul of a Melrose park would bring new pickleball courts to the 19-acre space, Patch reported, while several of the town's youth sports organizations used the week to open registration for their fall seasons.

TOWN — Patch reported that new pickleball courts are part of a proposed $10 million overhaul of a Melrose park, with the news outlet noting the "proposed improvements would overhaul much of the 19 acre space."

YOUTH LEAGUES — Melrose Youth Soccer's website lists "Fall Registration is now open" and reminds families that evaluations are required ahead of the fall 2026 season. The Melrose Youth Sports Association is registering players for its 2026 Fall Baseball and Fall Softball seasons and is also taking a Fall Coach Application; the group is separately seeking concession-stand volunteers, noting anyone 13 or older interested in helping should contact volunteer coordinator Karen Gassaway.

COMMUNITY — The Melrose Youth Sports Association's concession-stand volunteer call is open to community members as well as players' families, per the group's website.