A 28-acre property around Bolivar Pond (also called Ames Pond), formed by damming Beaver and Steep Brooks at Bolivar Street to power the former Ames Shovel Shop; taken by the town via eminent domain in 1961 and transferred to Conservation Commission care in 2024.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
A few trails leading to other areas of the pond and toward the Waterfall Hills apartment complex
Dogs
Canton requires all dogs to be leashed at all times on town-owned properties, including Conservation Commission land. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Canton Conservation Commission lands are open from half an hour before sunrise to half an hour after sunset. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Canton Conservation Commission
781-821-5035 · WebsiteCommon questions
Where do I park at Bolivar Pond Conservation Area?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Bolivar Pond Conservation Area?
Canton requires all dogs to be leashed at all times on town-owned properties, including Conservation Commission land. Posted signs at the site take precedence.