Hanover's flagship 40-acre tournament athletic complex on King Street, six baseball/softball diamonds and multi-use fields ringed by a paved mile-long perimeter trail, with a gravel canoe launch onto Forge Pond itself.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs on leash; clean up after your pet
Hours
The gate opens for the season around April 1 and closes daily at 7pm; the season-end closing is announced each fall.
Accessibility
1-mile paved perimeter loop is ADA accessible and stroller-friendly
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed ice-free months
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter, when ice permits
Ball Sports
Allowed spring-fall
Managed by
Hanover Parks and Recreation / Dept. of Community Services
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On site
Restroom
portable toilets along the paved perimeter trail
Concessions
seasonal pavilion concession stand · seasonal
Picnic area
picnic tables at the pavilion
Common questions
Is Forge Pond Park open today?
Forge Pond Park is a public pond in Hanover, MA. Posted hours: The gate opens for the season around April 1 and closes daily at 7pm; the season-end closing is announced each fall..
Is there an off-leash area for dogs?
Forge Pond Park's open fields are informally used for dog exercise, but leash rules apply and there is no fenced off-leash enclosure.
Where do I park at Forge Pond Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Forge Pond Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Forge Pond Park?
Dogs on leash; clean up after your pet
Is Forge Pond Park wheelchair accessible?
1-mile paved perimeter loop is ADA accessible and stroller-friendly
What rules should I know at Forge Pond Park?
No hunting on park property itself, though hunting is allowed seasonally on adjacent conservation land by licensed archers, never on Sundays.