Fresh Pond
Freshwater Pond
A quaint neighborhood freshwater pond with a small sandy beach in Manomet, calm and shallow, making it a quiet local favorite for families. There's a boat launch for small craft.
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Freshwater Pond
A quaint neighborhood freshwater pond with a small sandy beach in Manomet, calm and shallow, making it a quiet local favorite for families. There's a boat launch for small craft.
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Freshwater Pond
Plymouth's newest park-and-beach on a freshwater pond in Cedarville, built out as a full recreation complex with a playground, sports field, tennis, basketball, beach volleyball and horseshoes alongside the swimming beach.
Easy · 1.8 mi · Natural trail
A loop trail around Little Pond within Morton Park, following the Eel River corridor. The trail passes through mature pine-oak forest and along the scenic pond shoreline. Connects to the park beach area. Good for families looking for a shaded walk adjacent to the swimming pond.
Moderate · 3 mi · Natural trail
Among the first lands ever protected by Wildlands Trust, this 143-acre preserve offers about three miles of trails through beautiful, mostly rock-free woodlands ideal for a quick hike.
Moderate · Natural trail
Four interconnected preserves totaling 232 acres surrounding the Wildlands Trust headquarters, blending grassy meadows with hilly woodland trails through Six Ponds East and the Emery Preserves.