Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Hours for Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Parking at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Parking at Houghton’s Pond Recreation Area is free of charge. The parking lots close at 8 p.m. unless otherwise posted.

All Activities at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

• Baseball
• Cross-country skiing
• Educational programs
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Horseback riding
• Mountain biking
• Swimming

Facilities at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

• Ball fields
• Boardwalk
• Concession stand
• First-aid station
• Lifeguards
• Pavilion
• Picnic area
• Grills
• Playground
• Restrooms
• Showers
• Visitors center

Accessibility at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

• Accessible beaches
  • Mobi Chair beach wheelchairs available
• Accessible fishing

Restrictions at Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

General

• Pets must be on a leash
• Remove all pet waste before leaving
• No pets on beach
• 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
• Only make cooking fires (charcoal or propane) 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 for Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

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.