All pets must be leashed and cleaned up after while in the park. Please help us keep the park clean and respectful for all visitors. Your cooperation helps maintain a safe and welcoming space for everyone who enjoys Frank Melville Park.

Fishing is not allowed in the park due to harm to wildlife. Catch-and-release fishing is permitted only from the south side of the Old Field Road Bridge while standing on the bridge. Please follow posted signs and regulations when near the water.

For the safety of wildlife, dogs, and visitors, drones are not allowed in Frank Melville Park at any time. This includes all recreational, commercial, or hobby drone use. Your respect for this rule helps preserve the peace and safety of the park.

Photography sessions are welcome; however, you must check with the Bates House manager to ensure no other weddings or parties are scheduled that day. Please contact bateshouseinfo@gmail.com to set this up. This is separate from the daily/annual photography passes at the park.

Frank Melville Park does not permit group gatherings, large picnics, or organized events on weekends. Week day gatherings or group nature walks require advance approval from park personnel. Limiting group use helps us preserve the park’s beauty and keep it open for everyone. Please email us at frankmelvilleparkinfo@gmail.com for approval.

Anyone taking posed or special-occasion photos on the bridge must purchase a photo pass. Bridge use is allowed on weekdays, Saturdays before 1 pm, or Sundays after 2 pm. Visitors taking casual snapshots do not need a pass.