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
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
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…
Hours
Not gated; unconfirmed formal hours
Kayak/Canoe/Sup
Allowed warm months
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Winchester Recreation Department
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Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
Common questions
Yes. It holds largemouth bass, bluegill, and black crappie, with shore access at Elliot Park and roadside parking on Main Street.
Cartop boats can be carried in at Elliot Park or Borggaard Beach; a town permit may be required at Borggaard.
Is there an entry fee at Wedge Pond?
No, entry is free.
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.