Phillips Field Rules and Regulations

General

See Mellen Field calendar for scheduled events
 
  • Phillips Field Hours: 8:30 AM to dusk.  Police patrolled.  To be courteous to our neighbors, no organized league play or practices before 9:00 AM  
  • No Dogs or Pets of any kind allowed (excluding Service dogs) Fines will be issued in accordance with town leash laws and poop-a-scoop ordinances.
  • Poor Field Conditions and Field use during inclement weather: As Town playfields are few in number and maintanied with limited staff, fields at Town Park and Mellen Field are not to be utilized during wet, inclement, weather conditions - when turf and infield conditions become soft and muddy -  by any organized league, group, or the general public. The Park Commission and Park Superintendent monitor field conditions, and will enforce this guideline with assistance from the Hopedale Police Department when conditions warrant.
  • Fields at Phillips Field support Park Dept., school and in-town league activities. They are not available for exclusive, elite, league use (i.e. Maple soccer, AAU softball teams etc.).  Activities associated with sanctioned, organized league play must adhere to usage guidelines and have a pre-approved usage application from the Park Commission. This includes games, practices, tournaments, appreciation days, etc.
  • NO Golfing
  • Power landscaping equipment use within Phillips Field grounds is restricted to Park maintenance staff only - unless pre-approved by the Park Superintendent.
  • NO parking in the playground area or along the entrance way. This will be enforced by the Police Dept. Park in designated lot only.
  • Speed limit 5 MPH.
  • NO Alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs
  • NO Soccer play on the softball infields
  • NO Climbing the backstops
  • Motorized vehicles and bikes are not allowed on the fields - with the exception of Town maintenance vehicles.
  • NO commercial or private instructions / lessons / fundraising / soliciting. Includes private sports instruction and clinics, animal training, for-profit fundraising etc.  Exceptions must be pre-approved by unanimous vote of the Board.
  • NO metal detector prospecting
  • NO rocketry or similar activities involving explosive propulsion
  • NO dumping of leaves, brush, or other materials within the Mellen Field grounds.
  • Common courtesy applies at all times.  Foul Language, indecent or lewd behavior, littering, loud music, etc. will not be tolerated.
  • Acts of vandalism will be pursued and prosecuted. See zero-tolerance vandalism

Disclaimer

Phillips Field is an open, multi-use recreational space where multiple activities may be on-going simultaneously. Groups utilizing the grounds have a responsibility to maintain the safety of the area around them and to minimize activities beyond the scope of their event that places others at risk. Conversely, those using the grounds at Mellen Field  do so with the understanding that hazards such as errant/foul balls from the soccer and softball fields can, despite safeguards, unsuspectingly cause injury to people or property. Parents should be especially watchful of young children when activities are underway - particularly around the playground and parking lot areas.