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Plimpton Pond

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Plimpton Pond, Walpole, Massachusetts
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Right now

A pond formed behind a historic mill dam on the Neponset River, first developed commercially in 1816 by Henry Plimpton; the abandoned Plimpton Pond mill and dam sit along the Endean Trail, which passes a steep, challenging slope at the pond's north edge.

What to expect

Dogs
In Walpole, dogs in any public place or on Town-owned and Commonwealth property within town must be restrained on a chain or lead no longer than seven feet and attended by a person able to control them. Posted signs at the site take…
Hours
Walpole conservation land is open from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Walpole Conservation Commission 508-660-7253 · Website

Common questions

Can I bring my dog to Plimpton Pond?
In Walpole, dogs in any public place or on Town-owned and Commonwealth property within town must be restrained on a chain or lead no longer than seven feet and attended by a person able to control them. Posted signs at the site take precedence.

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BetaSome details here are unconfirmed (parking, hours, accessibility). Details are sourced from public agency data and can change through the season. Confirm locally before you go. Updated 2026-11-06.