A nearly 4-acre conservation sanctuary, locally called Nicky's Park, that is half upland pitch-pine forest and half wetland bordering three sides of Jimmy's Pond, a roughly 1-acre shallow, acidic kettle pond known for white water-lily blooms and as the only southeastern-Massachusetts site for the rare bog twayblade orchid.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed in Provincetown except in the designated off-leash areas (Shankpainter Pond Uplands, Foss Woods, Whistle Path Woods, the old railroad right-of-way) where voice-and-sight control is enough. That's the town-wide…
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Provincetown Conservation Trust
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On site
Benches
Benches at various points along the loop trail
Not here
No info kiosk
No kiosk or restroom documented at this site
Common questions
Can I swim in Jimmy's Pond?
No public swim access is documented; it's a shallow, acidic kettle pond within a conservation sanctuary managed for wildlife habitat, not a swimming spot.
No dedicated trailhead lot is documented; access is on foot from Harry Kemp Way (east) or Hawthorne Park (west).
Where do I park at Jimmy's Pond Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Jimmy's Pond Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Jimmy's Pond Conservation Area?
Dogs must be leashed in Provincetown except in the designated off-leash areas (Shankpainter Pond Uplands, Foss Woods, Whistle Path Woods, the old railroad right-of-way) where voice-and-sight control is enough. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.