A previous owner of the park property created the pond from a red maple swamp in the early 1950's. The felling of trees and construction of a dam allowed the area to flood from underground springs. Due to the method of its creation, the pond is shallow throughout.
The Conservation Commission constructed a short trail along the southern end of the pond to enable visitors to circumnavigate the pond without traveling on Wolfpit Road.
Great blue herons, black-crowned night herons and green-backed herons have been observed here. Many plant species typical of pond edge habitats such as silky dogwood, red maple, pussy willow, sycamore, purple loosestrife and a variety of sedges grow along the edge of the pond.
In winters when the pond is not drained to control the lilies, the pond itself freezes quickly and therefore becomes a popular skating area. Those who use the pond for skating, however, are cautioned to do so at their own risk.
To report an issue on the trails, please use SeeClickFix (select Trails under Submit a Request).
Go South on River Road for 1.1 miles, bearing left at the first stop sign. The park entrance is on the right just before the junction of Wolfpit Road and Horseshoe Road.
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