A roughly 36-acre kettle pond off Pond Street with a small parking area, benches, and short walking loops. Swimming is officially banned because the pond is Norwood's backup water supply.
What to expect
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed in every public space in Westwood, including parks, playgrounds, school fields, and conservation land. Conservation Commission rules adopted in 2023 for Lowell Woods and the town's other conservation properties cap…
Hours
Westwood's conservation land closes to the public a half hour after sunset and reopens a half hour before sunrise. The Conservation Commission can grant an exception on request. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Fishing
Allowed year-round, with a town-sponsored spring fishing derby
Ice-Skating
Allowed winter
Kayak/Canoe
Allowed year-round, informal hand-launch
Managed by
Westwood Conservation Commission; Recreation Department (fishing derby)
(781) 251-2580 · WebsiteWorth knowing
- The pond was Norwood's water source from 1885 until the pumping station was shut down in the late 1970s due to unidentified contamination; losing local control of the pond's water rights was a contributing reason Westwood split from Dedham in 1897.
Common questions
Is Buckmaster Pond Park open today?
Buckmaster Pond Park is a public pond in Westwood, MA. Posted hours: Westwood's conservation land closes to the public a half hour after sunset and reopens a half hour before sunrise. The Conservation Commission can grant an exception on request. That's the town….
Where do I park at Buckmaster Pond Park?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Buckmaster Pond Park?
Dogs must be leashed in every public space in Westwood, including parks, playgrounds, school fields, and conservation land. Conservation Commission rules adopted in 2023 for Lowell Woods and the town's other conservation properties cap dog walkers at two dogs and require a leash at all times,…
What rules should I know at Buckmaster Pond Park?
No lifeguard on duty; a fatal drowning occurred at the pond in 2018. No swimming; the pond is Norwood's secondary water supply and no-swimming signs are posted.