A 33-acre GWLT conservation restriction around Cook's Pond, created when the pond was dammed in 1830. A 0.7-mile trail follows the shoreline and dam; American toads gather here in large numbers each spring.
What to expect
Managed by
Greater Worcester Land Trust
508-795-3838 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can I swim or launch a kayak here?
No designated beach or launch; this is a passive-recreation conservation trail around the pond and dam.
What rules should I know at Cook's Pond?
Cooks Pond is one of the waterbodies in the city's broader State of the Lakes water-quality monitoring reports.