Walden Pond State Reservation, Phone# 978-369-3254

We are pleased to announce that "Eyes on Owls" will be coming on Sunday, October 19 at Noon with 7 birds of prey. This program is free, but parking fees apply. It will be crowded!

We're sorry to inform you that Tom Ricardi had to cancel this Sunday's "Birds of Prey" event. We hope to reschedule for another time.

Sunday, Oct. 5, 5:00pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED. We are able to safely accommodate visitors, but parking may be limited. Check park closure announcements at www.mass.gov/info-details...

Sunday, Oct 5, 2:30PM– Walden Pond State Park has reached capacity. For public safety, the park is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates.

Sunday, Oct. 5, 1:30pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED. We are able to safely accommodate visitors, but parking may be limited. Check park closure announcements at www.mass.gov/info-details...

Sunday, Oct.5, 11:28AM– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates.

Saturday, Oct. 4, 4:15PM– Walden Pond has reached visitor capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED FOR THE NIGHT! Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates.

Sunday, Sept. 28, 4:30PM– Walden Pond has reached visitor capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED FOR THE NIGHT! Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates.

Sunday, Sept. 28, 3:20pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED. We are able to safely accommodate visitors. In gate closes at 6:30pm, out gate closes at 7:00pm.

Sunday, September 28, 1:20PM– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates.

We will be celebrating Thoreau's essay "Wild Apples" with a program on Sunday, Sept. 28 at Noon by historians Richard Smith and Dennis Picard.

Sunday, Sept. 14, 4:00pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED. We are able to safely accommodate visitors. In gate closes at 6:30pm, out gate closes at 7:00pm.

Sunday, 2:34PM– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates.

In honor of "Girl Scouts love State Parks,"
there is free parking this Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 13-14.
Hours are still 5am-6:30pm.

Saturday, Sep 6, 4:11 pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED and is able to accommodate visitors. Be advised that a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect in Middlesex County until 8PM. For closure status updates please visit:
mass.gov

Walden Pond State Reservation, Phone# 978-369-3254‬
Sept. 6, 1:26pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED, but please be advised that there is a severe thunderstorm watch in Middlesex County until 8pm.

Saturday, 2:51PM– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates.
mass.gov

Walden Pond State Reservation, Phone# 978-369-3254‬
Sept. 6, 1:26pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED and is able to safely accommodate visitors. For closure status updates please visit:
mass.gov

Saturday, 10:56AM– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates.
mass.gov

It will soon be time to mark the 178th anniversary of Thoreau's departure from Walden Pond on Sept. 6th, 1847. We will also be celebrating Richard Smith's last public portrayal of Thoreau. He's hanging up his straw hat after 26 yrs! Come thank him with us! Sat, Sept. 6 12-1:30pm

‪Walden Pond State Reservation, Phone# 978-369-3254‬
Sunday, Aug. 31, 5:06pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED and is able to safely accommodate visitors. For closure status updates please visit:
mass.gov

Sunday, Aug 31, 3:06PM– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates.
mass.gov

Sunday, AUG 24, 2:10pm– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates. www.mass.gov/info-details...

‪Walden Pond State Reservation, Phone# 978-369-3254‬
Sunday, Aug. 24, 12pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED and is able to safely accommodate visitors. For closure status updates please visit:
mass.gov

Sunday, AUG 24, 9:48pm– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates. www.mass.gov/info-details...

Saturday, Aug. 23, 5:12 pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED and is able to safely accommodate visitors. For closure status updates please visit:
mass.gov

Saturday, AUG 23, 2:59pm– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates. www.mass.gov/info-details...

Saturday, August 23, 1:24pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED and is able to safely accommodate visitors. Follow the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for capacity closures info and live updates.
mass.gov

Saturday, AUG 23, 10:09am– Walden Pond has reached capacity. For public safety, the reservation is CLOSED for several hours. Walk-ins & drop-offs are not permitted. No stopping along Rt. 126. Continue to check the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for updates. www.mass.gov/info-details...

Friday, August 22, 4:40pm– Walden Pond has REOPENED and is able to safely accommodate visitors. Follow the DCR Park Alerts dashboard for capacity closures info and live updates.
mass.gov