A 21-acre conservation area behind St. John's Prep with a boardwalk and bench looking over College Pond, a quiet stop for birdwatching that connects by trail toward Bishop's Meadow and Lebel's Grove.
What to expect
Trails
A boardwalk with a bench overlooks the pond, linked to natural-surface walking trails toward Bishop's Meadow and Lebel's Grove; easy, mostly flat
Dogs
Danvers town bylaw prohibits dogs from being at large anywhere in town outside their owner's property, requiring a proper leash and immediate cleanup of waste in parks, playgrounds, beaches, and other public areas.
Hours
A Danvers by-law lets residents use town-owned land for recreation without a permit from half an hour before sunrise until half an hour after sunset.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Town of Danvers Board of Selectmen / Conservation Commission
WebsiteCommon questions
What's there to do at College Pond?
A boardwalk with a bench looks out over the pond, a good quiet stop for birdwatching, and connecting trails head toward Bishop's Meadow and Lebel's Grove.
Is there an entry fee at College Pond Conservation Area?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to College Pond Conservation Area?
Danvers town bylaw prohibits dogs from being at large anywhere in town outside their owner's property, requiring a proper leash and immediate cleanup of waste in parks, playgrounds, beaches, and other public areas.