Ministers Pond Conservation Area is a 7.3-acre Conservation Commission property on Great Road, purchased by the Town in 2014 and bordering Town Center Park. It is used for fishing and quiet lakeside relaxation, with benches along the shore.
What to expect
Dogs
Leashed in parking lots; elsewhere dogs that reliably respond to verbal commands may be off-leash within sight of the owner, leash must be carried, no more than two dogs per adult, owners must remove waste.
Hours
Use after dark (half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise) is prohibited.
Accessibility
Accessible parking area and accessible trail at adjoining Town Center Park.
Fishing
Allowed year-round (state law applies)
Managed by
Stow Conservation Commission (owns pond shoreline); Recreation Department manages adjoining Town Center Park 978-897-8615 ·
What's here
On site
Benches
Benches around the pond.
Gazebo
Gazebo at adjoining Town Center Park.
Common questions
Is Ministers Pond Conservation Area open today?
Ministers Pond Conservation Area is a public pond in Stow, MA. Posted hours: Use after dark (half an hour after sunset to half an hour before sunrise) is prohibited..
Is there an entry fee at Ministers Pond Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Ministers Pond Conservation Area?
Leashed in parking lots; elsewhere dogs that reliably respond to verbal commands may be off-leash within sight of the owner, leash must be carried, no more than two dogs per adult, owners must remove waste.
Is Ministers Pond Conservation Area wheelchair accessible?
Accessible parking area and accessible trail at adjoining Town Center Park.
What rules should I know at Ministers Pond Conservation Area?
Hunting, trapping, and target shooting are prohibited, per the townwide Conservation Land Regulations. No camping, campfires, motorized vehicles, littering, or collecting of plants/rocks/firewood, per the townwide Conservation Land Regulations.