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Gavins Pond

Details unconfirmedPond · Sharon, MA
Gavins Pond, Sharon, Massachusetts
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Right now

A roughly 63-acre town-owned pond and surrounding forest and wetland acquired for aquifer and well-field protection, used quietly for fishing, birding and walking rather than swimming.

What to expect

Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Entry fee
Free
Hours
No gate; unconfirmed posted hours.
Fishing
Allowed Open-water season, MA license required
Birdwatching
Allowed Year-round
Managed by
Sharon Conservation Commission / Sharon Water Department (Billings Brook aquifer protection land) Website

Getting in

Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.

Common questions

Can I swim at Gavins Pond?
No developed swim area exists here; it functions as a protected water-supply pond rather than a recreational swim spot.
What is there to do?
Fishing, birding, and walking informal paths around the shoreline and adjoining fields are the main draws.
Is there an entry fee at Gavins Pond?
No, entry is free.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (hours, parking, restrooms). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-08-14.