A landlocked, roughly 10-acre Great Pond ringed by four private house lots off Kendall Hill Road, held by the Fitch Pond Realty Trust. Because it is legally a Great Pond, Massachusetts law gives the public a right to reach and use the water on foot, though the private road serving the surrounding homes is closed to public vehicle traffic.
What to expect
Dogs
Must be under restraint and control off the owner's property, either on a leash held by a competent person or under the owner's direct control, per the townwide animal-control bylaw.
Accessibility
Not assessed; access is on foot via a private road, so it is unlikely to be wheelchair accessible.
Managed by
Sterling Conservation Commission / Sterling Land Trust
WebsiteCommon questions
Yes; as a state-designated Great Pond, Fitch Pond is legally open to public use, but only reachable on foot since the surrounding road is private.
There is no described boat ramp, and access is foot-only.
Can I bring my dog to Fitch Pond?
Must be under restraint and control off the owner's property, either on a leash held by a competent person or under the owner's direct control, per the townwide animal-control bylaw.
Is Fitch Pond wheelchair accessible?
Not assessed; access is on foot via a private road, so it is unlikely to be wheelchair accessible.
What rules should I know at Fitch Pond?
Visitors are asked to be respectful of the surrounding private landowners. The private road serving the four residential lots around the pond is not available for public vehicle use.