Wedge Pond

Winchester, Massachusetts · on Wedge Pond

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WATER: pond
ACCESS: Designated swim area
FEE: No fee found
SEASON: Varies by conditions

About Wedge Pond

Wedge Pond is a small pond in Winchester, Massachusetts, about a quarter mile from the town center, home to the town-operated Borggaard Beach and an adjoining splash pad. This in-town swimming hole carries an official swimming designation and is monitored weekly by the Winchester Health Department for water-quality hazards, making it one of the most convenient places to swim in Winchester.

Wedge Pond sits in a residential neighborhood of Winchester, a suburb of Boston, with the municipally operated Borggaard Beach and splash pad along its shore, managed by the town's Recreation Department.

Swimming at Wedge Pond

Swimming is centered on the designated Borggaard Beach at Wedge Pond, a family-oriented town beach paired with a splash pad; the Winchester Health Department, working with the Mystic River Watershed Association, screens the pond weekly for cyanobacteria (blue-green algae) and coordinates with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health on E. coli concerns, indicating this is an actively managed public swimming water rather than an informal or unofficial spot.

The walk in

No real hike here. The water is a short walk from where you park. Wedge Pond is a small pond in a residential Winchester neighborhood with the town-operated Borggaard Beach directly on its shore, this is a drive-up/walk-up town beach, not a hike-in swimming hole.

Plan your visit

Bringing kids

Good for kids

Borggaard Beach at Wedge Pond is a town-run family beach paired with an adjoining splash pad, indicating a shallow, family-oriented swim area; however, the facility was listed as 'closed until further notice' by the Winchester Recreation Department at time of research, so current on-the-ground conditions (lifeguard staffing, current status) could not be confirmed.

Swim smart

Blue-green algae (cyanobacteria) blooms, which can discolor water, produce scums and odors, and affect fish and water quality; and E. coli contamination risk (fecal coliform bacteria), which poses particular danger to young children, immunocompromised people, and the elderly. Both are actively screened for by the town.

Rules: Borggaard Beach and Splash Pad, the town's official swim facility at Wedge Pond, was listed as 'closed until further notice' on the Winchester Recreation Department's page at time of research. The Winchester Health Department monitors the pond weekly for cyanobacteria blooms and issues advisories (potentially coordinating with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health) when levels are elevated. The town asks visitors to dispose of dog waste properly, limit fertilizer use near the pond, and not feed ducks/geese to reduce contamination risk.

This is an informational listing, not an invitation. Conditions and access change; verify locally before you go. Visiting any swimming hole is at your own risk. See our Terms of Use.

On the water

No official source found addressing kayak, canoe, paddleboard, or boat use at Wedge Pond; given its small size and status as a designated town swim beach with a splash pad, it does not appear to have a boat launch. Could not confirm rules either way, so left unspecified rather than guessed.

Wedge Pond: FAQ

Is Wedge Pond kid friendly?

Do I need to hike to reach Wedge Pond?

No significant hike is required. The swimming area is close to parking and access.

What are the rules at Wedge Pond?

Borggaard Beach and Splash Pad, the town's official swim facility at Wedge Pond, was listed as 'closed until further notice' on the Winchester Recreation Department's page at time of research. The Winchester Health Department monitors the pond weekly for cyanobacteria blooms and issues advisories (potentially coordinating with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health) when levels are elevated. The town asks visitors to dispose of dog waste properly, limit fertilizer use near the pond, and not feed ducks/geese to reduce contamination risk.

What water body is Wedge Pond on?

Wedge Pond is on Wedge Pond, a natural pond verified in USGS hydrography data.

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At a glance

Land access: Unknown, verify locally
Facilities: beach; splash pad
Highlights: Adjoining splash pad for children alongside the swim beach; Weekly cyanobacteria and E. coli water-quality screening by the Mystic River Watershed Association on behalf of the town Health Department
Nearby towns: Winchester (0.2mi); Symmes Corner (0.7mi); Wedgemere (0.8mi); Woburn Highlands (1.7mi)
Coordinates: 42.4537, -71.1411