A small pond adjoining the Kingston Council on Aging property, with no developed public trail or boardwalk to the water as of the town's 2023 open-space review, which flagged it as an opportunity for a future wetland boardwalk.
What to expect
Dogs
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper.
Hours
Kingston conservation land is open to the public from sunrise to sunset.
Managed by
Town of Kingston Conservation Department
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On site
Council on Aging building restrooms (during COA hours only)
Not a dedicated pond-side facility
Common questions
Is there an entry fee at Bates Pond?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Bates Pond?
No dog may be in any public place, or on any land or way in Kingston, unless it is on a leash or an effective tether designed for dogs and under the control of its owner or keeper.