Andover's public drinking-water reservoir, off limits to swimming since 1889. The town's newest asset here is the Haggetts Pond Rail Trail, a 0.6-mile paved, ADA-compliant path along a former railbed ending at a boardwalk overlook of the pond.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
0.6-mile paved, 8-foot-wide asphalt rail trail, flat and ADA-compliant, with a boardwalk overlook at the pond and benches along the way
Dogs
Pets are prohibited in the water (it's the town water supply); on-leash dogs are fine on the trail itself
Hours
Sunrise to sunset, the standard rule for Andover Conservation Commission land
Accessibility
Andover's first Town-sponsored, ADA-compliant trail; paved surface end to end
Managed by
Andover Department of Public Works / Conservation Commission
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
Common questions
No. It's been banned since 1889 because Haggetts Pond is Andover's drinking-water reservoir.
Dogs can walk the rail trail on leash but can't go in the water; it's the town's water supply.
There's a new paved lot on Haggetts Pond Road across from the trailhead. No restroom is mentioned.
Where do I park at Haggetts Pond Watershed?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Haggetts Pond Watershed?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Haggetts Pond Watershed?
Pets are prohibited in the water (it's the town water supply); on-leash dogs are fine on the trail itself
Is Haggetts Pond Watershed wheelchair accessible?
Andover's first Town-sponsored, ADA-compliant trail; paved surface end to end
What rules should I know at Haggetts Pond Watershed?
No swimming, bathing, wading or pets in the water; boating limited to registered rowboats.