- Accessible
- Accessible Bathroom
- Accessible Beaches
- Accessible Parking
- Baseball/Softball Field
- Bicycle Riding
- Charcoal Grills
- Comfort Station
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Leashed Pets Allowed
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Scenic Viewing Area
- Swimming - Beach
The Department of Conservation and Recreation invites you to spend the day and enjoy the calm, clear waters of Houghton's Pond in the scenic Blue Hills Reservation. Offering 7,000 acres of open space, the Blue Hills Reservation is a green oasis in an urban environment.
Twenty-four acres in size and up to 42 feet in depth, Houghton's Pond is a spring-fed kettle hole pond formed by receding glaciers approximately 10,000 years ago. The Massachusett Indians fished the pond and hunted the surrounding lands. From the colonial period through the late 1800's, several generations of the Houghton family farmed the area.
Today, the Houghton's Pond Recreation Area offers a variety of recreational activities, including swimming, fishing, picnicking, and hiking as well as a playground, concession pavilion, and Visitor's Center. Restrooms and a first aid station are open during the summer at the bathhouse. Payphones are located by the main gate. You are welcome to bring your own propane grill for grilling. NO CHARCOAL OR OPEN FLAMES PERMITTED.
Reservations can be made up to 8 Month(s) prior to your arrival date.