A 137-acre great pond just south of the town center, ringed by Stoddard Park's guarded beach and the smaller Pleasure Point, open to swimmers, anglers and paddlers but closed to gas motors.
What to expect
Entry fee
A beach sticker or a gate day pass is required in season at Stoddard Park and Pleasure Point, $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.
Dogs
Holliston's Animal Control bylaw requires owners to keep their dog from running at large, in effect a townwide leash rule enforced by the Animal Control Officer.
Hours
No posted opening or closing time. Signs at the entrance win if they differ.
Swim
Allowed Memorial Day-Labor Day at Stoddard Park and Pleasure Point
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed ice-out to ice-in, non-motorized only
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter when ice is thick enough, not officially monitored
Managed by
Holliston Parks & Recreation Department / Conservation Commission
508-429-2149 · WebsiteCommon questions
Is there an entry fee at Lake Winthrop?
Yes, A beach sticker or a gate day pass is required in season at Stoddard Park and Pleasure Point, $15 for residents and $20 for non-residents.
Can I bring my dog to Lake Winthrop?
Holliston's Animal Control bylaw requires owners to keep their dog from running at large, in effect a townwide leash rule enforced by the Animal Control Officer.
What rules should I know at Lake Winthrop?
Gas-powered motors are not allowed on the water.