Part of the 152-acre Mares Pond & Spectacle Pond Reservation, acquired 1986-2002 to protect Falmouth's Mares Pond municipal well. A loop trail through second-growth oak and pine visits all three kettle ponds: Spectacle, Mares, and Deer Pond. Swimming, boating, and fishing are not permitted because the ponds are the town's public water supply.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Dogs
All dogs must be restrained from running at large and kept leashed and accompanied by their owner, keeper or an authorised person. Hunting dogs may run at large during legal hunting season, and hunting-dog training is excepted where the…
Managed by
Falmouth Water Department / The 300 Committee Land Trust
WebsiteCommon questions
Can I swim or launch a kayak?
No. Spectacle, Mares, and Deer Pond are part of the town's public water supply, so swimming, boating, and fishing are all prohibited. The trail is for walking only.
Where do I park at Spectacle Pond Reservation?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Spectacle Pond Reservation?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Spectacle Pond Reservation?
All dogs must be restrained from running at large and kept leashed and accompanied by their owner, keeper or an authorised person. Hunting dogs may run at large during legal hunting season, and hunting-dog training is excepted where the Chief Conservation Officer approves it. Waste must be picked…
What rules should I know at Spectacle Pond Reservation?
Swimming, boating, and fishing are prohibited because the ponds serve as Falmouth's public water supply.