Forge Pond Park

Easy Dog friendly Parking available Scenic views Boat launch

Located in Rockland, Forge Pond Park is a 40 acre property featuring scenic pond views. This trail system is ideal for hiking and kayaking. The Forge Pond Trail near Parking Lot A hugs the water's edge through a forest of pine, beech, oak, and sassafras, while the French's Stream Trail near Parking Lot E leads through similar woods to a footbridge and a canoe/kayak launch on the pond. There is also a launch area for paddling, and the trails here connect further into the Clark Bog Trail and the Old Rockland Fireworks Loop, making it a genuinely good base for a longer exploration. Also explore Rockland Town Forest and Summer Street Conservation Lands, other trails in Rockland. Try Summer Street Conservation Lands for a similar trail experience featuring pond.

More Info

NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/listing/forge-pond-park/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/the-hidden-gems-of-hanovers-forge-pond-park/
NSRWA: https://www.nsrwa.org/nature-walks-in-hanover-13-places-to-explore/
Town of Hanover: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/open-space-committee/pages/trail-maps-and-historic-areas
Town of Hanover: https://www.hanover-ma.gov/open-space-committee/files/forge-pond-and-frenchs-stream-trails

Trail Map (PDF) Get directions

Town	Hanover
Managed by	Town
Size	40 acres
Dog-friendly	Yes
ADA access	Yes
Difficulty	Easy
Water type	Pond
Waterbody	Forge Pond, French's Stream, Drinkwater River (North River watershed)
Cost	Free

Parking

Several large, paved, on-site parking areas.

Facilities

Numerous benches, portable toilets, bicycle rack, informational kiosks, trash/recycling/pet waste receptacles, baseball/softball fields with bleachers, multi-use athletic fields, seasonal concession pavilion, geocache location

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