Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

Category: State park in Milton, Massachusetts

Address: 840 Hillside St, Milton, MA 02186, USA

Phone: +16176981802

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–6PM

Monday: 8AM–6PM

Tuesday: 8AM–6PM

Wednesday: 8AM–6PM

Thursday: 8AM–6PM

Friday: 8AM–6PM

Saturday: 8AM–6PM

Reviews

Justin Credible

Aug 15, 2022

Good if you going early for a early day activity with your family, from 9 to 3 its good after that it gets packed soon,, but you always will find a few little white family that think you don't belong there so just throw rocks at them and there kids and they'll go away lmfao, hahaha

Ashley Marie

Aug 7, 2022

The water was great. Perfect temperature it was packed with people so you couldn’t really swim. The lifeguards weren’t all that. I watched a little girl & boy struggle and my boyfriend got to them before they did. SMH. The bathrooms were absolutely disgusting! Beyond disgusting. There should be someone there cleaning at all times especially with everything going on in this crazy world right now.! Disappointed that they allowed the restrooms to look the way they did. I should have taken pictures because no one would believe me when I say how bad it is. I enjoyed myself but stay away from the restrooms!!

Scott Lenik

Aug 7, 2022

Great family day out. Safe swimming within a shallow cordoned off bathing area. Just behind the shoreline there was lots of space for picnics and barbecues amid a picturesque tree lined backdrop. Lifeguards were present and super helpful. Matt and Kevin gave us loads of great advice about the local area. We really appreciated it, thank you.

Christopher Newman

Dec 9, 2021

Moderate hike to buck hill was beautiful. Quiet well marked trails. Great views from the top of the hill. Boston skyline views. Ocean views. Windy and cold today.

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Questions & Answers

Can you grill there

Donna Resse | Aug 6, 2022
Jessie Maraj | Aug 6, 2022

Yes

Is Houghton pond open to public or only by reservation?

Anna Allen | Jul 7, 2022
Roldys Jorge | Jul 7, 2022

Is open to everyone who want to have a great time.

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What area can dogs swim in?

Candi Cioffi | May 8, 2022
Patrik Dalbec | Jun 7, 2022

Dogs (and people) can swim in the main pond area but the water quality fluctuates so just make sure there aren't any warnings about water quality issues before you or your dog go in!

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Is this area safe...I mean so close to blue hill ave?

John Martin | Sep 5, 2021
Michael Meyer | Sep 5, 2021

This area is not near Blue Hill Avenue. This is in Canton, MA not Roxbury.

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how busy is it during the weekdays ?

Charles O | Sep 5, 2021
Eloca Loca | Sep 5, 2021

Depends on time weather and if schools out early am school days its not too busy later if weather nice it can get really busy

Barbecue grill is open ?

Think about it. | Sep 5, 2021
Kimmy Jackson | Sep 5, 2021

No grills it is bring your own

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Do you have to pay ?

Marcelo Montero | Sep 5, 2020
Carlie A | Sep 5, 2020

No

Do you have to make reservations to go there or can you just go and spend the day?

Raeann Lopez | Sep 5, 2020
Matthew Marcus | Sep 5, 2020

You can just show up, but the parking lots fill up quickly as the day goes on

Hi my family and I would like to to have a barbecue there next Saturday trying to get ahold of somebody from Park and recreation to find out how you get a permit. someone also told me that people book 12 months in

jacqueline gethers | Sep 5, 2020
Fico Toledo | Sep 5, 2020

Not really!! Just get there early and you'll be good

Can I bring my dog to swim in the lake?

Oscar Flores | Sep 5, 2020
Carlie A | Sep 5, 2020

Only before may 31 and after September 30

Do they allow dogs to swim too?

Angella Rosa | Sep 5, 2020
Shannon Worthington | Sep 5, 2020

Website says o pets in water??? New to the area and curious?

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should I make a reservation? if yes, do you know where?

Javier Avila | Sep 6, 2019
Daniel Sullivan | Sep 6, 2019

I think that the picnic/grill areas and the ball fields are reserved, other than that no.

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Hi can we do BBQ in this park

Nervyn Gutierrez | Sep 6, 2018
Cindy Kaplan | Sep 6, 2018

I don't know. Call Canton Town Hall. Or Milton. Not sure who owns it.

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