Public swimming allowed9 miWalden Pond swimming area
Walden Pond State Reservation, Sandy Island
Heart Pond Beach
Chelmsford, MassachusettsLake on Heart PondSwimming allowed
Free public beach on Heart Pond, open to residents and non-residents from dawn to dusk.
- Water
- Lake, Heart Pond
- Entry
- Free
- Swim hours
- Dawn to dusk.
- Facilities
- Beach, designated swimming area, parking, portable toilets
- Lifeguard
- No lifeguards are on duty.
- Managed by
- Town of Chelmsford
When you can swim
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Open to swimmersClosed to swimmers
Getting there
Know before you go
- Swim in the designated area only.
- Swim at your own risk.
- Do not swim when the beach is closed.
Swimming spots nearby
All of MassachusettsPublic swimming allowed9 mi
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Swim seasonally23 miAshland Beach
Ashland State Park, Ashland
Public swimming28 miLake Park swimming beach
Quinsigamond State Park, Ramshorn Island Park
Seasonal public swimming29 miHoughton's Pond swimming beach
Houghton's Pond Recreation Area, Blue Hills Reservation, North Randolph
Questions about Heart Pond Beach
Can you swim at Heart Pond Beach?
Yes, swimming is allowed in the designated area. The beach may close when water conditions are unsafe.
Does it cost anything to swim at Heart Pond Beach?
Free
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