A 22-acre pond behind Coolidge School with a paved, mostly level path along one shore and a wooded dirt path on the other, plus tennis and pickleball courts at the Ridgeland Road end. It is currently under a no-swim water-quality advisory.
What to expect
Dogs
Shrewsbury requires dogs to be under restraint and not running at large whenever off the owner's property, under the town's Dog Control Law. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Accessibility
One side is a paved, level ADA path of about 0.4 miles from Ridgeland Rd; the far side is an unpaved wooded/dirt path, not accessible
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Shrewsbury Conservation Commission / Board of Selectmen
508-841-8502 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
Not here
No drinking water
none confirmed at the pond
Common questions
Is Jordan Pond Conservation Area open today?
Jordan Pond Conservation Area is a public pond in Shrewsbury, MA. There is no live closure feed for ponds; the town's site is the authority for temporary closures.
No. The pond has a standing no-swimming policy, and a 2025 health advisory further warned against any contact with the water after elevated E. coli readings.
Is the path stroller and wheelchair friendly?
The Ridgeland Road side is a paved, level 0.4-mile path built to be accessible; the opposite shore is an unpaved wooded track that can flood.
Is there an entry fee at Jordan Pond Conservation Area?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Jordan Pond Conservation Area?
Shrewsbury requires dogs to be under restraint and not running at large whenever off the owner's property, under the town's Dog Control Law. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Is Jordan Pond Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
One side is a paved, level ADA path of about 0.4 miles from Ridgeland Rd; the far side is an unpaved wooded/dirt path, not accessible
What rules should I know at Jordan Pond Conservation Area?
No swimming or wading; a 2025 public health advisory for elevated E. coli warned against all human and pet contact with the water.