Address
840 Hillside St., Milton, MA 02186
- This page, Houghton's Pond Recreation Area, is offered by
- Department of Conservation & Recreation
- Universal Access Program
Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Details
Overview
Houghton’s Pond is located within Blue Hills Reservation. Swim, fish, or relax form the 24-acre pond and accessible beach. Follow trails for hiking, biking, or horseback riding.
Hours
General
Dusk to dawn
Swimming area
Sunday - Saturday:
10:00 am-6:00 pm
Lifeguards on duty Memorial Day and weekends until June 14. 7 days a week June 15 until Labor Day
Parking
Parking at Houghton’s Pond Recreation Area is free of charge. The parking lots close at 8 p.m. unless otherwise posted.
Activities
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Swimming
Cool off during the steaming summer months in the swimming area. -
Fishing
With plenty of trout in the pond, cast away no matter your experience level.
All Activities
- Baseball
- Cross-country skiing
- Educational programs
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Horseback riding
- Mountain biking
- Swimming
Facilities
- Ball fields
- Boardwalk
- Concession stand
- First-aid station
- Lifeguards
- Picnic area
- Grills - Bring propane grills/no charcoal in designated areas
- Playground
- Restrooms
- Showers
- Visitors center
Accessibility
- Accessible interpretive boardwalk
- Accessible restrooms
- Beach mat
- Beach wheelchairs available
Restrictions
General
- Pets must be on a leash
- Remove all pet waste before leaving
- No pets on beach
- Boats are not allowed at Houghton’s Pond
- No alcohol
- No littering
- No harming or removing animals, vegetation, artifacts, or other state property
- No metal detectors
- No disruptive conduct, including amplified music or public nudity
- No ground fires or wood fires
- Propane grills/no charcoal in designated areas
Beach
- No grills or open fires
- No horses or pets on beach or in water
- No fishing from beach
- No balls or Frisbees
Swimming
- No swimming outside supervised areas
- No flotation devices
- No masks
- No snorkels
More info
Houghton's Pond is located within Blue Hills Reservation, explore their website for more information on recreational activities, maps, and more.
Picnics
Picnic sites are first come, first served. Head to sites 1 and 2 if you're with a small group.
Please stick to 2 picnic tables at most for one group so everyone has a chance to enjoy the park.
