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Effective Sept. 7, 2025, hrs: 5AM - 6:30PM, every day. Capacity info on DCR Park Alerts: http://mass.gov/parkalerts or by calling. Bathhouse under construction. 915 Walden Street, Concord MA https://www.mass.gov/locations/walden-pond-state-reservation
Due to current icy trail conditions (microspikes are needed), we are canceling our self-guided FIRST DAY HIKE along the accessible trail. Interpretive signs will be placed along the VC Deck. You can still meet Thoreau (11am-1pm)/enjoy hot chocolate/free parking. VC hrs: 10am-3pm.
Please join us on New Year's Day for our 1st Day self-guided hike. We will have special interpretive signage along the accessible trail. Henry David Thoreau, as portrayed by Brent Ranalli, will welcome visitors to his house (the replica), 11am-1pm. Refreshments will be served.
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