Nine Mile Pond is a 30-acre town pond just south of Route 20 with a dirt beach and informal launch area at its eastern end, where locals swim, fish for bass and perch, and put in small boats.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Dogs
Dogs must be on a chain or leash no longer than six feet whenever they are off their owner's property, and owners must pick up after them on any public property in Wilbraham.
Managed by
Wilbraham Parks and Recreation
(413) 596-2816 · WebsiteGetting in
Access points along this beach
Eastern shore launch
dirt beach used for hand-launching small boats
Common questions
Is Nine Mile Pond in Wilbraham open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can you swim at Nine Mile Pond?
Nine Mile Pond is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Nine Mile Pond?
Dogs must be on a chain or leash no longer than six feet whenever they are off their owner's property, and owners must pick up after them on any public property in Wilbraham.
Is there an entry fee at Nine Mile Pond?
No, entry is free.