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Walden Pond State Reservation
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915 Walden StConcord, MA 01742
(978) 369-3254
- Good for Kids:
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83 reviews for Walden Pond State Reservation
83 reviews in English
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Review from Rachel K.
Groton, CT
1/22/2012 1 Check-in Here
I've been waiting years to come here, and I finally went last week! It was cold and the pond was frozen over, making it seem more serene and peaceful, in my opinion.
I'm a huge Thoreau enthusiast, like I'm sure a lot of visitors are. It was amazing getting to see and feel the nature around that inspired him so much.
I love this place and I'm making it a point to come back this summer to see it in full bloom. -
Review from angela n.
10/30/2011 1 photo
We enjoyed a peaceful walk around the pond on a crisp Friday morning, that is, once the busload of squealing children left. After that, we came across maybe a half-dozen other hikers, two chipmunks, and noticed a lone swimmer, who just might have been training for the Olympics http://www.nytimes.com...
This "hike" is so easy, it's more like a stroll. Wire fencing will keep you on the trail (and protect the surroundings). We got some lovely photos of the autumn colors, and the blue sky's reflections in the water. Thoreau fans have marked the site of his cabin with tall piles of rocks. It looks like some sort of prehistoric cairn.
Across the street is a small bookstore and gift shop, where you can buy products with every pithy Thoreau quote you can think of.
When you ask your phone's nav system to direct you to Walden Pond, make sure it's the one in Concord. There's another Walden Pond, in Lynn, next to a golf course. That's the wrong pond. (We found out the hard way). -
Review from Sam S.
9/17/2011 11 photos
Walden Pond is a beautiful area with a lovely pond of cold, cool water and forests of evergreen and deciduous trees. As a fan of Henry David Thoreau I was excited to visit Walden Pond during a visit to the area last year. It was lovely as Thoreau described it although the modern times have brought a lot of change to the area. No more is it isolated and cut off from modernity, instead Walden Pond is like an island in the sea of the modern world, with a busy highway running past it on one side and a railroad on the opposite end.
During the summer when I visited the place was very crowded with cars and people everywhere, going to the pond for a swim. The business was unpleasant and took away from some of the area's tranquillity. But leaving the main swimming area and walking deep into the woods I escaped that crowds and much of the noise and bother disappeared. The woods themselves are very pretty and in the evening just before dusk, during the time photographer's call Golden Hour, it is exceedingly pretty. Unfortunately even away from the crowds you can still see where people have ruined some of the beauty of Walden Pond. Much of the forest has been trodden upon, plants and undergrowth smashed and trampled. You won't find much garbage thankfully, but it isn't uncommon.
Despite it all Walden Pond was still very enjoyable to visit and I'm pleased I had the opportunity to go there. Should you be in the area you should definitely stop and take the opportunity as Thoreau did many times to walk through the woods. -
Review from Lisa G.
Richmond, VA
12/15/2011
Just being here makes me feel the peace that Thoreau must've felt. I was stunned to learn that swimming was permitted in the pond! I would've joined them -- and I'm sure it would've felt like being baptized -- had a come prepared with a bathing suit. Nice giftshop... love drinking out of my SIMPLIFY mug.
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Review from Surbhi S.
Woburn, MA
12/16/2011
It was a lazy Sunday morning .We wanted to go to out to some place and relax so we started searching over the web to see if there is any such place nearby .We luckily happened to come across Walden Pond and thought of checking it out.
Walden Pond is a lake located at Concord, Massachusetts,it is a beautiful area with a lovely pond clear water and forests of evergreen trees.
We Parked just across the pond for $5.We enjoyed a peaceful walk around the pond on a warm Sunday afternoon.It is a perfect place for some who just wants to chill , relax, probably read a book.
It is definitely a very enjoyable place to visit and I'm pleased I had the opportunity to go there. if you are in the area you should definitely stop and visit Walden Pond.
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Review from Gianna L.
Cambridge, MA
8/22/2011
After only four minutes at Walden Pond, I was already planning my next visit to see the fall foliage there. But! The damn place is closed after Labor Day so those plans flew right out the window, boo.
We made the 1.7mi loop around the pond, making the obligatory stop at Thoreau's hut. I'm not the get-in-touch-with-my-soul type but stepping across the hut's threshold brought a sense of history upon me. The remainder of the hike was woodsy but not creepy with great views of the pond and reprieve from all the screaming kids/parents on the main beaches.
Taking a dip in the pond from a side path far from the two beaches really topped off the visit. The pond water was exceedingly clear, fresh, and crisp. While heading back to the car we both felt that sleepy calm that comes only after a nice swim.
At only $5 for parking and a short drive from Boston/Cambridge I'd say this is a great half-day adventure. I'll probably be heading back next summer for a nice dip on a hot day.Listed in: Discount Fun
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Review from Toodles K.
Marlborough, MA
7/17/2011
My first thought? Henry David Thoreau and Louisa May Alcott are rolling in their graves.
However, after walking the entire circumference of the large lake, seeing the original site of Thoreau's house, and eating a pretty decent hotdog from a vendor, I changed my mind a teeny bit. It's 5 bucks to get in unless you have a seasonal pass. You have many parking lots to choose from, yay. But the kids, teenagers, families, crawling all over the place, swimming where ever there is a space and drinking bottles of wine and vodka in front of you... Made me actually feel claustrophobic.
In. The. Woods.
My gracious friend who brought me there --I've lived in Massachusetts my whole life and had never been-- said it is better to get there early or later in the day. Fine. I am grateful for being able to experience Walden Pond and my friend pointed out all the money they collect does go back into taking care of and preserving the land. But I still have to ponder whether I would like to go back... -
Review from Mali J.
Lexington, MA
8/22/2011 3 photos
If there is a better spot on earth than Walden Pond, I've yet to find it.
I visited for the first time in March, when there was still snow on the ground and ice on the pond. There were very few people there, lots of quiet stillness to appreciate, and natural beauty that would turn even the stodgiest into a poet.
Came back again in August with my parents (my father is quite the Thoreau enthusiast) and got to experience the pond as a swimmer. The water is so clear, you can see the bottom of the pond even when it's far too deep to touch with your toes. It's warm, but not gross-warm - getting in is still a wee bit uncomfortable - but you can adjust quickly and I've never had to get out because I was shivering. Only because I was exhausted from swimming for over two hours.
Since then, I've been back four or five times, and plan to go back many more times.
The best part of Walden Pond is that they're not shoving Thoreau down your throat. Want to come out with your little one and let them splash around under lifeguard supervision? There's a spot for that. Want to come out and swim in the quiet with no one around to bug you? There are tons of spots for that. Want to come out and appreciate Thoreau's writing (yes, I know he was a poser, doesn't make his writing any less beautiful)? You're absolutely able to do that.
There's a $5 parking fee if you drive, but a bike rack right by the beach if you bicycle out. The gift-shop is predictably overpriced, but the young man who runs it is delightful and the gifts are nice quality. The bathrooms are clean (if a bit creepy - the human waste composting system they use means you have to pee into a bottomless black hole with a cold draft coming up from below).
Highly, highly recommend checking this out. It's the best place to swim I've ever found. -
Review from Liz S.
Cambridge, MA
10/10/2011 1 Check-in Here
Beautiful walk on a fall day.
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Review from Leo F.
Brooklyn, NY
10/6/2011 3 photos
This place is enjoyable as it's one of the few places I can hike around a lake. I've even visited during the winter when the lake has frozen such that I can walk across the surface. This place can get pretty crowded during the summer though so I usually wait until the fall to do most of my visits.
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Review from Laura B.
Somerville, MA
10/3/2011
So beautiful. A bit surprised by the large amounts of people swimming. I just hiked to the site of Thoreau's cabin. Concord is so close. A big hit with my visitors from the midwest.
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Review from Mark M.
Astoria, NY
11/27/2010
The Thoreau/Walden Myth: man wanders into the woods to live a hermetic, monk-like existence off the land, communing with nature and finding himself.
The Thoreau/Walden Reality: Born into a wealthy family, attended Harvard University, went home frequently to do laundry & eat. Basically, Thoreau was the original hipster...came from a wealthy upbringing and carefully cultivated a counterculture persona for himself, adopting the guise of poverty to make himself appear more authentic, all the while being the very thing he claimed he was rebelling against.
Walden Pond itself is pretty dirty. I remember in my youth going there and seeing diapers strewn along the beach. All the time. It would routinely get shut down due to the bacterial levels festering away in there. There are plenty of lakes in Western MA, VT, NH, etc that are far nicer than this, and far more quiet and contemplative. -
Review from Michelle C.
Brookline, MA
2/7/2011
A friend brought me here one of my first weeks living out East. Obviously, the whole Thoreau thing is a draw, even if he did write an overwrought tome on the whole 'living off nature' thing.
I grew up on the Great Lakes in Michigan, so fresh water swimming is my bag. The water is clear, still and incredibly warm. Coming here was almost a spiritual experience. The pond is enormous, the trails are groomed and there are ample spots to strip down and jump in uninterrupted. You may even feel comfortable swimming out to the quiet middle.
Come here in July and bask in gratefulness that someone ponied up a few years ago to save this reservation from being turned into a golf course/condo complex/parking lot. -
Review from David V.
10/11/2010
The now defunct local band Wild Light sing in one of their songs "give me a lake that I can dive into". That lake, for me anyway, is Walden Pond.
The best natural swimming spot within 30 minutes of the city. You can wade into the shallows at the main beach, which can be crowded even on weekdays. For stronger swimmers, walk around the pond a bit and find an opening in the brush - be forewarned that the water gets deep quickly. It's crystal clear and inviting with a bottom that's generally sandy/rocky and not too mucky.
I've brought my fishing pole here a couple of times, but haven't had much luck. Because of swimmers using the holes around the shore, there are limited spots to cast unless you go at a time unsuited for swimming. I've seen large bass, as well as plenty of sunfish. It seems like a good candidate for trout stocking, so there may or may not be some in there.
As a hiking spot, the trails around the pond are great, though when the water is high you may need to take some detours. As far as wildlife, I've spotted frogs, toads, tons of chipmunks, birds and the largest, fattest garter snake I've ever laid eyes on. In the spring the woods are filled with the endangered lady slipper lily flowers. -
Review from Jennifer L.
Cambridge, MA
9/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Walden Pond is lovely. I tend not to go swimming there during the summer due to the crowds and its reputation for high fecal coliform levels, though this doesn't seem to stop most people. I went one time in June, thinking (probably mistakenly) that early in the season is better, but I encountered a gigantic dead fish and decided to go home! I'm not making it sound too great, am I? Well, I am a little bit of a snob when it comes to freshwater swimming, and I find that lakes and ponds in NH and ME seem much cleaner (my feet don't always sink into muck and I can see below the surface). But it's nice to visit Walden any time of year for its historical significance, its aesthetic value, and to get some exercise walking or running its trails. It is pretty! $5 to park. Free if you bike.
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Review from K G.
Boston, MA
9/6/2011 1 Check-in Here
Beautiful, obviously historic, and clean considering the volume of visitors. I have been many times and I am still amazed with some of the historic views. Not as enjoyable when it's very crowded...so make your trip at off-peak times.
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Review from Su R.
7/17/2011 1 photo
This place is simply lovely, and the Thoreau aspect only enhances it. As a writer, I have been here a few times with poetry groups in the spring to do outdoor readings. Recently I went here for a day of swimming and hiking the trail. I was so happy to discover the beautiful trail and well maintained grounds. I got some amazing photos on the hike, the lake itself plus Thoreau's cabin site and rock memorial. Quite a spiritual place and simple enough to not overwhelm. Even on memorial day weekend when we ventured there, it was crowded, but not insanely so.
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Review from Marlarissa M.
Auburn, MA
8/29/2011
The pond is perfect for swimming. Unfortunately, there aren't a lot of places to sit and enjoy the view or hike around.
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Review from Cat S.
Los Angeles, CA
7/29/2011
Nice hiking trails.
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Review from Jayde B.
Marlborough, MA
11/16/2010
Decided to take a stroll around the famous Walden Pond on my day off. Growing up on the water, every once in awhile I have an urge to just spend some quiet time next to the water - it's not always easy to explain, it just happens.
Walden Pond was a great choice. Now, I know it's dependent on the time of year and day of the week, but it was quiet and serene. Walking at a slow pace, it took about 50 minutes to walk around the parameter of the lake. There are a few view points which are up a mild hill (the same as walking up about 2 flights of stairs), including the site of Thoreau's cabin. I wouldn't call it breathtaking, but definitely calming and peaceful. There were a few other people walking around the lake, though I could probably count them on two hands. There were also a handful of couples fishing - which is permitted as well. I did happen to catch a fellow snorkeling as well, which made me chuckle a bit.
Note: There are bathrooms open at this time of year, but only at the visitor center across the street from the Pond. $5 for parking, but they do have a yearly pass if you are planning on going more than a few times. -
Review from Daniel M.
Cambridge, MA
7/9/2011 1 Check-in Here
We just got back from the Walden Pond and our daughter loved it. Lots of kids and the water is warm. We will certainly come back. There are no trash cans so make sure to pick up a plastic bag to bring your trash home.
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Review from Tom E.
8/16/2007
okay - so here's the maths...
Walden Pond = 250,000 square meters and average depth 18m
Volume = 4.5 billion liters
Now let's say 100 kids pee there one week...
kiddie pee estimate = 200 ml
total pee in the pond = 20 liters
To encounter 1ml of pee you need to swim through 4.5 million liters
Pee = 4.5 parts per billion of water
Allowable level of ARSENIC in drinking water = 10 parts per billion
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So lighten up and get swimming. There's enough pond out there for 1000s of swimmers if you're not frightened of heading out to the middle or swimming the entire length and back like I did (give me a MEDAL!). It's also insanely pretty in winter and fall.
Oh, and those bacteria blooms... nothing to do with pee, just nature. -
Review from Adam C.
Stratford, CT
12/30/2010
All the years I've been a New Englander, I've never been to Walden.
Two weeks ago, in mid December 2010, My son & I stopped by for a brief visit. It was great !
Nice easy trails, the views 5+ stars, and just the plain old fasioned feeling of magic in the woods. Seeing the old foundation was
very satisfiying and peaceful. It is hard to imagine that it still exists today.
It was wilderness 'Years ago'. a fantastic fun time.
Well worth the 2+ hours to get there..
For I have come to the woods.......... -
Review from Julia F.
8/3/2010
If I were reviewing this 10-15 years ago, it would, for sure get 5 stars. These days you are forced to swim only on the main beach, due to the vast number of people walking around and swimming, the paths and trees started to give way and erosion was a huge problem that they were unable to keep up with.
We used to go, about 20 years ago, to Walden on ALL hot days of the summer. My mum would pack up all the neighborhood kids and a massive lunch and we would go to the cove, in the back right corner and spend the day. These days, pushed onto the man made beach, so close to the road, it's too much for me.
I'm sure I'll be back some time, but for now, I've been doing without Walden. -
Review from Dan C.
6/5/2009
Let me just Thoreau this out there, but I really love everything about Walden Pond. This is the perfect place to chill, read a book, and listen to some Al Green.
There is even a little beach area where you can always find a couple kids splashing in the water and enjoying being kids. Frankly I miss being a kid and swimming in lakes...though an amoeba could end all that. Also the little trails around the lake provide a nice little walk.
I think the ride up here is half the fun. I hop on my motorcycle and take country roads whenever I need a little time to unwind. The route is full of twists and turns, trees and fields; everything that Boston isn't this little route manages to capture. The park has a $5 parking fee, but monthly passes are available. -
Review from Corey W.
Lawrence, KS
9/8/2008
-2 kayaks....check
-cooler filled with beer and snacks....check
-while paddling around the lake, raised a bottle of beer to Thoreau ...check
-discussed civil disobedience, environmentalism, and the douchebag GOP/media...check
-Combine 5 hours without sunscreen, check for new aberrant skin cancers/moles...check -
Review from David d.
Los Angeles, CA
10/9/2006
NASTIEST SKINNY DIPPERS, EVER!!
We had to pay $5 to park in what smelled like a LANDFILL. Seriously, we were all hung over from a hotel party in Sudbury, and wanted to relax and have a "lazy sunday". When we got out of the cars, it smelled like a Denny's dumpster exploded, or perhaps a whale died next to the car. I have never seen so many people gag without being able to find the source.
That's my review of the parking lot.
When we get to the pond, people were swimming in it! (ick!) It's October, the water was yellow and it was about 60 degrees out. STOP SWIMMING.
As we followed trails and the people we passed got spookier, we reached the pinnacle of grotesque. LARGE UGLY HAIRY SKINNY DIPPERS. I thought it was cult activity, or something... people were walking around with kids, and had strollers that were the size of Volkswagens. You can't bring your kids here, unless you want them to see fat old men with ugly no-nos talk about foliage. It was awful.
Re: baby strollers the size of Volkswagens - Can you people leave those in the parking lot? I nearly fell in the water 5 times trying to give you room to pass on the trails.
I'd rather take the chance and walk around the Jamaica Pond and have someone expose themself to me, than EVER go here, again. -
Review from Carrie M.
Arlington, MA
9/14/2007
Night swimming - that's part of why I love this place. I'm upset that this year I didn't get there at night, and I'm promising myself right now that I will next year.
There's nothing like it being late it night at Walden with a clear sky. You get a great view of the stars while floating in the lake. Initially (if you're me) you get slightly creeped out by the noises around you, as it's really too dark to see anything. That is, until the train goes by and lights up the far end of the pond, which is my favorite part of the night. Something about the way it looks and sounds, I love it.
If you go at night you'll have to park down the street and walk. During the day you can park across the street for $5. Besides during summer for night swimming, the best time of the year to go is almost here, when the leaves start to turn. Bring a picnic lunch and a camera and definitely spend an afternoon here.
UPDATE: My boyfriend proposed to me here! If I could give it ten stars I would. This is easily one of my favorite places.Listed in: Getting Hitched!, Get Outside!
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Review from Linda C.
5/22/2009
How can you NOT like the place where Thoreau did his thinking and writing?
There's a gorgeous, easy hike around the water. A fair amount of people share the path, but you don't feel crowded. Young lovebirds sitting on stone steps. Remains of Thoreau's place a little off the beaten path. Beautiful fall colors that reflect off the still water.
One of those places that you go to, to be able to hear yourself think.
What's not to like?
Can imagine that this place would be amazing at all times of year... -
Review from Phillip Y.
Des Moines, IA
3/21/2011
I have visited this place a few times both in winter and summer. The winters are perfect because parking is alot easier. During the summer, it is a zoo here and got to wait at the parking gate for an available spot. People tend to park at the high school and cross the busy intersection to Walden Pond. The hike around Walden Pond is great and get to see a reconstructed house of Henry Thoreau. It does tend to get icy and someone on my hike slipped and got hurt. So, beware of ice on trails... Otherwise, this is a nice and peaceful walk in the woods away from Boston.
Listed in: Merrimack Valley and North…
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Review from Malena L.
Cambridge, MA
9/4/2007
We needed a place for our mock sprint triathlon and we heard that Walden Pond was great for all three sports.
The pond seemed very clean to me. Now, let's be honest here, my standards of clean equate to ok'ing the ingestion of food off NYC's Chinatown's sidewalk...waaaait for it...GAG [that was for you whinnos below me]. The pond really IS clean. I mean, a little bit of pee never hurt anyone, especially when there are TONS of gallons of water there to dissolve it!
Getting there early is key! We got there at around 8am and it was pretty much empty. I was worried the water was going to be cold, but it was at 75F and fantastic. Surely, I was not there in family mode (I'm not into the little pricks), but if you can handle getting up early, I highly recommend it for open water laps and bike rides. -
Review from Mia D.
Orinda, CA
9/4/2007
Alright, so it's been over 10 years since my first visit to Walden Pond, and granted that first visit was not during the summer, so it was peaceful, beautiful and calm.
So I just went this weekend and had no idea that it was a beach or swimming hole!
So, me and YES, my two small kids and my husband were woefully unprepared!
But being quick on our feet, we decided to make the best of the situation, we were here, let's enjoy it! So we ditched the stroller and made our little ones walk. We had a wonderful time, we ended up doing the entire loop (I think it was about a mile and a half, roughly) and my little kids (1 and 2 years old), walked most of it themselves! I was pretty proud of them!
We encountered a snake on the path, I think it scared the bejesus out of me but no one else! Saw the train tracks, saw the original location of Thoreau's house and the pile of rocks, saw lots of people enjoying the beaches, swimming, fishing, canoeing, etc...everyone seemed to have a nice time.
We had ice cream on the grass before heading home.
We did the unthinkable, bring 2 kids, a stroller on a beautiful summer weekend to Walden Pond and you know what? We still had a great time!!!! -
Review from Ina C.
8/13/2009
Kim was our guide on an unexpected tour of Walden Pond. We arrived just before 3pm on a weekday, paid $5, and parked in one of the many lots that are here.
We took a look at the beach area, and it looked pretty crowded - good thing we weren't there to swim. We met up with Kim, the "park interpreter," by the Thoreau (pronounced "thorough!" Surprising!) cabin replica and decided that a tour sounded good!
I confess that I had a pretty great secondary education, but I learned way more about Thoreau than I ever could have in English class! And it was way more interesting!
We listened to a description of Thoreau's early life and what led him to live near the pond, then walked almost halfway around the pond to the site of the real cabin where he lived. She talked more about what his life was like there and then let us wander around a bit. Then she led us back through a shortcut back to the parking lots and that was it!
Kim knew tons about Thoreau's life and about the park itself. She seemed like she really loved what she did and spread the love around! -
Review from Julie A.
Arlington, MA
5/2/2007
as a teenager I used to come up here at night and skinny dip. That was my favorite thing about it.
As an adult I still think it's really pretty to walk around, but it does get REALLY busy during peak season. There are a crap load of kids yelling and screaming, and the pond water is kinda yucky now.
I'm way more of a beach/ocean person as well. -
Review from Layla P.
Cambridge, MA
6/29/2008
If you're heading out to Walden on a hot summer weekend, call 978-369-3254 to check if it has reached capacity. If it has, do not fret! I went and the parking lot had been closed down, but I followed some people back to route 2, crossed route 2 and found a high school parking lot on my left. Everyone else seemed to be parking there so I joined in, then walked the 1/2 mile back to the pond. If you go up to the parking area, I believe they might not let you in, but you can easily find one of the trail heads that you'll see before you get to the parking area and just follow the trail toward ths water. The main beach can be annoyingly overcrowded with screaming kids, so walk a bit and you'll see some hidden places big enough for 2-3 people to put a towel and hang out.
Beware of the pond scum and bugs. It's cold. And if you are a swimmer looking for distance, check it out: http://www.breakwaters... -
Review from Nicole P.
Cambridge, MA
7/17/2007
I have a soft spot for Walden Pond because I grew up on lakes/ponds and have a hard time finding such places to swim in MA. (If you know good spots please fill me in!)
Also, although the beach now sucks, it used to be much better. I guess erosion has made it more mud then sand... I wish they would just bring in some dump trucks of sand.
Anyway, the water is BEAUTIFUL! Honestly, I think it's an elixer. Not sure if it's the Thoreau tie or what but no matter what mood I am in when I arrive, after swimming at Walden I feel great.
So Walden is best suited for swimmers. If you wanna lie in the sand and get tan see my review on Good Harbor beach : ) If you do like to swim though it is fabulous. I swim back and forth across the pond and it is just so peaceful and awesome!
You *do* have to get to Walden early on a weekend because the parking lot is small and fills up quickly. Personally I buy a summer pass for $30 (or it's $5 per time) and head there after work in the summer for quick swims, which is great way to end the day! -
Review from Alex M.
Brighton, MA
5/3/2007
This is the mecca for mediocire swims. If you look at this on google maps you can almost see the concetrated kiddy pee.
BUT If you google maps Walden and zoom out a bit you can find White pond. It's much smaller and has way less people there. It's tricky to find your way in, but well worth it. If you need help just msg me. -
Review from Shannon F.
Somerville, MA
8/29/2008
much like Henry David Thoreau, I too enjoy enjoy my time in nature...
I went for a quick swim at Walden pond last night, and i wondered why I haven't done it more often this summer. It was about 7:30, the water was about as warm as the air. There were maybe 4 other people in the entire pond, and the sun was setting.
If I do one thing differently next summer, I will choose a weekly Walden pond swim over joining my lousy softball team. In my opinion this was a PERFECT way to spend a late summer evening! -
Review from Emily M.
7/16/2006
Too crowded, too many children, not enough place to get away and enjoy the scenery.
I'd rather go to the ocean over Walden Pond any time.
I did go there for my first open water swim to prep for my triathlon, and I gotta say it's good for that esp. since the water isn't too cloudy.
Too bad it was jam packed when I left at 10am!Listed in: Emily was here.
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Review from Katia M.
7/6/2006
Get there early, stake out your spot, and bring headphones. And spend most of your time on the trails or in the water outside of the swimming areas. Otherwise, (screaming) KIDS EVERYWHERE. And ain't nothing more annoying than other peoples' children, except maybe the bored-looking women talking cutesy to them.
But aside from all that, and the fact that the beaches are *verysmall* due to high water levels or rain or something, it was a gorgeous area. The water was clear and cool, but not cold. Refreshing.
All in all, it was a beautiful place and I had a wonderful time there. I'd definitely go back. But if you go, make sure you're in the parking lot by ten or so. It fills up fast!
