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Reservoir Pond

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Reservoir Pond, Canton, Massachusetts
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Right now

A roughly 300-acre pond (locally called 'the Rez'), formerly part of the Plymouth Rubber Company/Napleton Company industrial properties and privately held until the town acquired it following a 2011 town-meeting vote, completed in 2013; the Earl Newhouse Waterfront park is the town's developed public access point on its shore.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Dogs
Canton requires all dogs to be leashed at all times on town-owned properties, including Conservation Commission land.
Hours
Canton Conservation Commission lands are open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset.
Fishing
Allowed catch-and-release only at the Earl Newhouse Waterfront access point, valid MA license required
Boating
Allowed non-motorized
Managed by
Canton Conservation Commission / Parks and Recreation 781-821-5035 · Website

Getting in

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

Common questions

Can I swim in Reservoir Pond?
There is no developed public swim area; residents have called for expanded equal access to the pond, and the town's current investment has focused on fishing, boating, and walking access rather than swimming.
Is there an entry fee at Reservoir Pond?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Reservoir Pond?
Canton requires all dogs to be leashed at all times on town-owned properties, including Conservation Commission land.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (location (precise coords), motors (full rule)). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.