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Silk Mill Pond Conservation Area

Details unconfirmedPond · Canton, MA
Right now

A small, 4.7-acre conservation area on Messinger Street centered on a shallow, dam-formed pond (also called Messinger Pond or Third Pond) that fed a historic silk-mill operation; the pond is currently heavily infested with invasive water chestnut, treated with herbicide each July/August.

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
Managed by
Canton Conservation Commission 781-821-5035 · Website

Getting in

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

Common questions

Is there an entry fee at Silk Mill Pond Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Silk Mill Pond Conservation Area?
Canton requires all dogs to be leashed at all times on town-owned properties, including Conservation Commission land.
What rules should I know at Silk Mill Pond Conservation Area?
Pond heavily infested with invasive water chestnut, treated twice yearly with herbicide in July/August.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, restrooms, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.