A compact Land Bank preserve at the North and State Roads intersection, centered on a historic millpond with a short, easy loop trail past ospreys, kingfishers, and painted turtles.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs leashed April-September, immediate control otherwise
Allowed now · ban starts AprilHours
Sunrise to sundown daily, except during hunting season
Managed by
Martha's Vineyard Land Bank Commission
508-627-7141 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- Priester's Pond was created in the late 1700s to power a grain mill. The Land Bank's own page lists the preserve at 32.4 acres; a secondary hiking-guide source describes it as a 'three-acre preserve,' likely referring to the immediate pond/walking area rather than the full parcel.
Common questions
Is Priester's Pond Preserve open today?
Priester's Pond Preserve is a public pond in West Tisbury, MA. Posted hours: Sunrise to sundown daily, except during hunting season.
About 300 feet of hardened trail, rated Easy - one of the shorter Land Bank properties on the island.
Is there an entry fee at Priester's Pond Preserve?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Priester's Pond Preserve?
Dogs leashed April-September, immediate control otherwise