A 13.8-acre former cranberry bog turned pond off French Street, also known locally as Bouve Pond, ringed by pine-oak-maple-birch forest with an out-and-back trail along the southern shore and remnants of old bog pipes, dams and culverts.
What to expect
Dogs
Hingham requires dogs to be leashed and under control whenever beyond the owner's property; Bare Cove Park allows off-leash walking only with a permit from the Town Clerk. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Kayaking/Canoeing
Allowed non-motorized only
Ice Skating
Allowed winter, when ice is safe
Managed by
Hingham Conservation Commission
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On site
Picnic area
Benches along the trail.
Boat Launch
Pond shore suitable for launching a small non-motorized boat.
Common questions
Is Cranberry Pond Conservation Area open today?
Cranberry Pond Conservation Area is a public pond in Hingham, MA. There is no live closure feed for ponds; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
Can I swim in Cranberry/Bouve Pond?
Swimming is not documented as a permitted use; the pond is mainly used for a short walk, fishing views, and hand-launched boats.
Can I skate here in winter?
The town's conservation-lands inventory lists ice skating among the uses of this pond (referred to there as Cranberry Pond).
Where do I park at Cranberry Pond Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Cranberry Pond Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Cranberry Pond Conservation Area?
Hingham requires dogs to be leashed and under control whenever beyond the owner's property; Bare Cove Park allows off-leash walking only with a permit from the Town Clerk. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
What rules should I know at Cranberry Pond Conservation Area?
Dogs must remain on leash; owners must clean up after their dog.