A 151-acre great pond in central Framingham with a paved trailer boat ramp off Lakeview Avenue and a shoreline park on Dudley Road with a fully accessible playground and bocce courts; the city does not run a swimming beach here.
What to expect
Entry fee
None checked Jul 15, 2026
Dogs
Framingham requires dogs to be leashed at all times on all public property, on a leash no longer than 8 feet in parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields.
Accessibility
Fully accessible playground on site
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Framingham Parks & Recreation
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On site
Picnic area
bocce courts on site
Not here
No dock
No formal dock; carry-in launch only at the park side
Worth knowing
- The pond has seen declining water clarity and cyanobacteria bloom concern in recent years per local water-quality reporting.
Common questions
Farm Pond is a public pond in Framingham, MA. There is no live closure feed for ponds; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
It is not one of Framingham's three official swimming beaches and is not lifeguarded; the city's own amenities list for the pond covers fishing, boating and trails, not swimming.
Where do I park at Farm Pond?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Farm Pond?
None
Can I bring my dog to Farm Pond?
Framingham requires dogs to be leashed at all times on all public property, on a leash no longer than 8 feet in parks, playgrounds, and athletic fields.
Is Farm Pond wheelchair accessible?
Fully accessible playground on site