A 35-acre pond south of the Bridgewater State University campus that once ran a 19th-century cotton gin mill; today it's an aquifer recharge area with a small parking lot for anglers, paddlers, and walkers circling the shoreline.
What to expect
Dogs
Bridgewater's canine control ordinance requires dogs to be restrained on a leash no longer than six feet whenever they are off their owner's property, unless they're on another person's property with permission. Posted signs at the site…
Swim
Allowed summer, informal, no lifeguard
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter, informal, condition-dependent
Managed by
Bridgewater Conservation Commission (volunteer Park Stewards)
508-697-0919 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Carver's Pond Conservation Area?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Carver's Pond Conservation Area?
Bridgewater's canine control ordinance requires dogs to be restrained on a leash no longer than six feet whenever they are off their owner's property, unless they're on another person's property with permission. Posted signs at the site take precedence.