Hammond Pond Reservation

Hammond Pond Reservation is a wooded area covering 78 acres in Chestnut Hill with multiple hiking trails throughout. The park contains two ponds, rock outcrops, and different forest types that create varied walking experiences.

The reservation was established in 1968 by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. It became part of the Metropolitan Park System serving the Boston area.

Schools and nature groups come here regularly to study local plants and wildlife in their natural surroundings. Visitors can observe how the forest and water work together in this living landscape.

You can enter the park from Hammond Pond Parkway with a dedicated parking lot available for visitors. Public transit is also an option, as the MBTA Green Line serves the area nearby.

The park contains rare rock formations of sandstone conglomerate and Roxbury puddingstone that draw rock climbers throughout the year. These geological features are not commonly seen in this region.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1968

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/hammond-pond-reservation

GPS coordinates: 42.32500,-71.17670

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:56