Farley Pond is the roughly 25-acre pond itself within Needham's Town Forest trail network, reachable on foot both from the Central Avenue/Claxton Field trailhead and directly from South Street.
What to expect
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Dogs
Leashed at all times, per the town's leash law for all public property
Ice Skating
Allowed winter, ice conditions permitting
Managed by
Needham Conservation Commission
781-455-7550 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Ice Skating
Included in the town's winter Ice Status postings
Common questions
Is Farley Pond the same place as the Farley Pond Conservation Area?
They refer to the same pond within the Town Forest. This page covers the pond and its trail-side access, while the conservation area page covers the surrounding parcel and its South Street parking.
Is there an entry fee at Farley Pond?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Farley Pond?
Leashed at all times, per the town's leash law for all public property