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
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
Managed by
Acton Recreation Department
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On site
Picnic area
picnic area on site
Worth knowing
- The pond takes its name from an ice dealer who operated in East Acton in 1902.
Common questions
No, this is an informal swimming spot with no lifeguard or posted swim hours.
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.