Malden | Melrose
Beautiful Pine Banks Park is home to BOPN’s Malden/Melrose program.
Our days here are spent exploring the hills and forests, spotting animals in the wetlands and ponds, and finding joy in a delightfully muddy childhood.
Programs Available at
Pine Banks Park
Children learn through play with mixed age peers, guided by trained educators. This transformative setting—rarely found in today’s world—provides a broad range of emotional and developmental benefits.
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Ages 3 - 6 years
Children learn through play with mixed-age peers, guided by trained educators. This transformative setting—rarely found in today’s world—provides a broad range of emotional and developmental benefits.
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Ages 2.0 - 2.11 years
Children learn through play with mixed-age peers, guided by trained educators. This transformative setting—rarely found in today’s world—provides a broad range of emotional and developmental benefits.
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Ages 15 mos - 2.9 years
Seasonal weekly playgroups for toddlers and caregivers with curated activities and outdoor fun with peers.
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Ages 2.9 - 8 years
Our summer programs offer children time to explore and play outdoors. We encourage imagination and FUN, while embarking on daily adventures with new and returning friends!*Enrollment opens in January!
Our Outdoor Educators
“The teachers are truly phenomenal, so thoughtful and [our son] has grown so much since they started. We are so thrilled with the program. The research that has come out about the benefits of kids being in nature is so huge and we are so lucky to be in BOPN.”
Kate A., BOPN Parent
Meet Pine Banks Park
Pine Banks Park is a natural oasis on the border of Malden and Melrose, located on Wampanoag land. Here, you’ll find hundreds of large evergreens like white pines and cedars, lookouts, Mount Ephraim, a pond, wildlife, pavilions, a playground, and athletic fields. We enjoy searching for birds, bugs, and more in the beautiful forest, ponds, and wetlands. Learn more and support the Pine Banks Park Foundation at www.pinebanks.org.
What's Next?
1. Inquire:
Submitting an inquiry form tells us you’d like to learn more about BOPN. We will send brief introductory information and help you arrange a tour.
2. Visit:
Touring allows you to see our philosophy in practice, chat with our experienced nature educators, and enjoy the forests, gardens, and landscapes that BOPN children explore each day. Dress for the weather, and bring the kids!
3. Apply:
Submit your enrollment application and fee. Financial assistance is available, and applications for Financial Aid must be submitted with enrollment applications.
4. Enroll:
If your child is admitted to a program, you will receive an invitation to enroll. We will provide everything you need to complete the enrollment process online.
Take the first step.
Follow the FUN!
