Walden Pond
915 Walden Street, Concord, MA
8am-5:30pm
$$
hikes, water-activities, swim
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A great place to take in nature awaits at the storied Walden Pond.
Famous for once being the home of Henry David Thoreau – the esteemed essayist, poet, and philosopher, Walden Pond is a beautiful, very large pond with lots of trails to run or hike on. Aside from its historical relevance in American history and literature, it's a great place to explore and walk along the beach in any season. The walk around the pond is roughly a mile and a half with lots of offshoot trails to explore.
During the winter, the pond freezes over and you can find people ice fishing, playing hockey, and cross country skiing across it. In the summer it has sandy beaches with lifeguards. The park reaches its busiest times during summer and fall – coincidentally, it is a great time for hikes with beautiful scenery and easy trails for even the littlest of hikers!
When capacity is reached, the staff will close of the parking lot so be sure to get there early. The park system also organizes a bunch of events for children throughout the year so check their calendar! Note: The main entrance gate locks at 5pm and the exit gate locks at 5:30pm.