A 24-acre pond in the middle of town, heavily ringed by houses, with Borggaard Beach on its western shore and a town-run carry-in launch, Elliot Park, on the north shore. Water quality is monitored for algae and bacteria after the beach itself was closed to swimming.
What to expect
Dogs
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells…
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed warm months
Managed by
Winchester Recreation Department
781-721-7125 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I bring my dog to Wedge Pond?
Town-wide leash law: dogs must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet in any public street, way, sidewalk, school yard or park; no designated off-leash areas in Winchester (nearest off-leash area is the DCR Sheepfold field in Middlesex Fells Reservation)
What rules should I know at Wedge Pond?
Blue-green algal blooms and E. coli contamination are recurring hazards; the Winchester Health Department issues advisories, and the Mystic River Watershed Association runs weekly fluorometer screening.