Cemetery Lane
Ward Parks Pond
A small pond beside the playground, across from the tennis courts.
Ward Parks Pond is a small pond along Cemetery Lane, next to the Sherborn Fire Department and just south of Jameson Fields. It is part of the Ward J. Parks Recreation Area, beside Sherborn Playground and the parking area, and across from the town’s tennis and pickleball courts.
- Where
- Cemetery Lane, next to the fire station
- Parking
- Ward J. Parks Recreation Area lot
- Nearby
- Sherborn Playground, Jameson Fields, and the tennis courts
The pond serves a practical purpose as well: it is used for fire suppression. It is also town conservation land, covered by Sherborn’s conservation land regulations.
A flood-protection study
A Charles River Watershed Association study looked at possible improvements to the pond that could increase its flood-storage capacity, improve water quality and habitat around the pond, and help protect the nearby fire station during heavy rain.
Nearby
The pond is an easy stop before or after time at the playground, a game at Jameson Fields, or a match on the courts. For longer walks, see our trails and the outdoors guide.