26 Silva St, Carver, MA 02330, USA
Town of Carver: (508) 866-3400
Owned By: Town of Carver
John’s Pond Recreation Area in Carver, MA is a 21-acre natural pond with a small sandy beach and a forested shoreline. It is suitable for swimming, fishing, paddling and seasonal ice skating.
Features
This land is within the region of the Pokanoket Wampanoag. To learn more about local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Mashpee Wampanoag and the Herring Pond Wampanoag share information on their websites.
Habitats and Wildlife
John’s Pond has an average depth of 12 deep, with a maximum of 22 feet. It is an unstratified warmwater pond with sand and gravel at its bottom.
The forested beach area includes some pine, oak and maple trees. Anglers may find largemouth bass here, as well as yellow perch.
John’s Pond is a headwater to the Winnetuxet River. The Winnetuxet River originates in Carver, near the Cole Mill site, and flows west through Plympton and Halifax to the Taunton River.
Historic Site: No
Park: No
Beach: Yes
Boat Launch: Yes
Lifeguards: No
Size: 21 acre pond with small beach area.
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Limited on-site parking. Carver Privilege sticker required.
Cost: Free
Facilities:
Trash receptacles.
Dogs: Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times. Scoop the poop!
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: No
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Winnetuxet River (Taunton River watershed)