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Dorothy Pond Recreation Area

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A 148-acre pond off Riverlin Street where paddlers put in car-top boats near the dam and portage a short stretch over the old railroad bed to reach the main body of water. Once known as South Pond, it carries real local history alongside its current use for fishing, paddling, and swimming.

What to expect

Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
A Millbury dog owner must keep the dog under restraint at all times, and off the owner's own property the dog must be on a leash of six feet or less or under the owner's full control.
Fishing
Allowed
Kayak
Allowed
Managed by
Millbury Dorothy Pond Restoration Committee Website

Common questions

Can I launch a kayak here?
Yes, car-top boats go in near the dam on Riverlin Street; getting to the central part of the pond takes a short portage over the old railroad bed.
Where do I park at Dorothy Pond Recreation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Dorothy Pond Recreation Area?
A Millbury dog owner must keep the dog under restraint at all times, and off the owner's own property the dog must be on a leash of six feet or less or under the owner's full control.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (restrooms, hours, accessibility-attempted). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Sourced 2026-07-22. Official source. Updated 2026-09-13.