Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Massachusetts State Recreation Area · Norfolk County
Houghton's Pond Recreation Area entrance fee
Free entry
Houghton's Pond Recreation Area hours
General: Dusk to dawn
Hours as published by Massachusetts DCR. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
A trout-stocked 24-acre pond within the Blue Hills Reservation in Milton, Houghton's Pond has a swimming beach, bathhouse and the Marigold Marsh boardwalk. Trails here serve hikers, bikers and riders, and picnic grills sit beside the water.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐎 Equestrian
Amenities & facilities
- 🚿 Showers
- 🚻 Restrooms
- 🛝 Playground
- ♿ Accessible Facilities
- 🌞 Day Use Only
More Massachusetts state parks with swimming · horseback riding
Facility hours
Swimming area: Sunday - Saturday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm Lifeguards on duty Memorial Day and weekends until June 14. 7 days a week June 15 until Labor Day
Schedules for pools, museums, campgrounds, tours and other facilities inside the park, as published by Massachusetts DCR — not the park's own opening hours.
Contact
Phone617-698-1802
Address840 Hillside St., Milton, MA 02186
🎒 Gear up for Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Fishing rods
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Tackle kits
- Daypacks
- Trekking poles
- Bike lights
- Quick-dry towels
- Sunscreen
- First aid kit
- Water bottles
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