Jacobs Pond Conservation Area

The Jacobs Pond conservation area consists of about 260 acres of land in Norwell. The pond itself consists of about 60 acres of man-made pond and 200 acres of land.The Jacobs Farm (house, barn, hayfields) are owned and protected by the town of Norwell. The pond is incredibly picturesque - especially for an autumn visit. You may even get lucky enough to see a few turtles peek out and say hello. The original pond was named Snapper Pond which in local Native American translated to "rocky water". Some rocks are easily visible from the shore. Why visit? Well, you can do just about everything here that isn't motorized. Fishing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, and all ice related activities (fishing, boating, skating) are permitted. The network of trails lends itself to good walks and bird watching. Additionally, there is plenty of parking which makes it an ideal place for friends to meet up and enjoy the great outdoors! TRAILS Perhaps 2 to 2.5 miles of trails along the pond and through the forest. Trails are flat but not improved beyond removing brush or big rocks. There are lots of roots the protrude from the surface. The trails lead through forest predominantly with great views of the pond. HISTORY The Jacobs Pond was created in 1730 with the addition of the Third Herring Brook dam. The pond was called Snapper Pond. Energy from the dam was used to run the mills. The gristmill was abandoned and the sawmill burned in 102-. Additionally, there was a brick manufacturing facility from 1680 to 1830. ( source Norwell map detail )