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Ice House Pond

Details unconfirmedPond · Acton, MA
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A small pond off Concord Road next to Morrison Farm, with a sandy patch at one end and a paved parking lot shared with the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail. Locals use it for fishing, informal swimming, and launching a kayak, but there is no lifeguard or bathhouse.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Leash required townwide (bylaw E24); not specifically posted for this pond
Hours
Not formally posted; treated as a dawn-to-dusk town facility
Swim
Allowed informal, summer, no lifeguard
Fishing
Allowed
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed
Managed by
Acton Recreation Department (978) 929-6640 · Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

What's here

On site

Picnic area
picnic area on site

Not here

No drinking water

Common questions

Is there a lifeguard?
No, this is an informal swimming spot with no lifeguard or posted swim hours.
Can I fish here?
Yes, chain pickerel, largemouth bass, and yellow perch are commonly reported here.
Is there an entry fee at Ice House Pond?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Ice House Pond?
Leash required townwide (bylaw E24); not specifically posted for this pond
What rules should I know at Ice House Pond?
No lifeguard on duty; swim at your own risk.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (explicit swim-allowed sourcing, restroom info, motor rule sourcing). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.