A 29-acre impoundment of Gulf Brook, sometimes called Blood Pond locally, ringed by a forested conservation area with a loop trail and a car-top boat launch on Heald Street.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Pepperell has no blanket leash law. Chapter 81 restrains dogs narrowly: a dog may not be loose on school or town grounds from half an hour before to half an hour after school or a public recreation programme, and a dog must be restrained…
Fishing
Allowed not specified
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed not specified
Managed by
Pepperell Conservation Commission
978-433-0325 · WebsiteCommon questions
Yes, car-top canoe and kayak access is available directly from Heald Street.
Where do I park at Heald Pond Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Heald Pond Conservation Area?
Pepperell has no blanket leash law. Chapter 81 restrains dogs narrowly: a dog may not be loose on school or town grounds from half an hour before to half an hour after school or a public recreation programme, and a dog must be restrained if it chases cars, harasses livestock, has killed or maimed…
What rules should I know at Heald Pond Conservation Area?
Islands within the pond contain poison sumac; visitors are warned to avoid them.