Hammond Pond Reservation is a DCR-owned woodland and pond in Chestnut Hill behind The Street shopping center, with a network of trails popular for walking, jogging, birding, and rock climbing on a well-known cliff, and connects into the larger Webster Woods trail system.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot Free · unconfirmed
Trails
A network of unpaved trails around the pond, including a popular rock-climbing cliff, connecting into the adjoining Webster Woods trail system.
Dogs
Dogs must be leashed for the duration of the visit; owners must clean up after pets.
Hours
Dawn to dusk (standard DCR reservation convention); no posted gate hours found for this site specifically.
Accessibility
Not specified; trails are natural-surface and likely not wheelchair accessible.
Fishing
Allowed year-round
Getting in
Parking
Free lot
CostFree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
DCR trail-map kiosk at the northwest corner of the parking area.
Not here
No drinking water
No water fountain reported on site.
Common questions
Can I swim in Hammond Pond?
No, the pond is not a designated swimming area.
Are dogs allowed off-leash?
Some visitors report off-leash use on certain connecting trails toward Webster West, but the official rule is leashed at all times.
Where do I park at Hammond Pond Reservation?
Free lot (Free).
Is there an entry fee at Hammond Pond Reservation?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Hammond Pond Reservation?
Dogs must be leashed for the duration of the visit; owners must clean up after pets.
Is Hammond Pond Reservation wheelchair accessible?
Not specified; trails are natural-surface and likely not wheelchair accessible.
What rules should I know at Hammond Pond Reservation?
A popular rock-climbing cliff exists along the trail; use appropriate gear and caution. Dogs must stay leashed.