Houghton's Pond Recreation Area

48 reviews

+1 (617) 698-1802

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a little stream where tiny fish can be observed

840 Hillside St

Milton, MA 02186

+1 (617) 698-1802

https://www.mass.gov

Houghton's Pond Recreation Area is a popular outdoor destination situated in Milton, MA. The facility offers a range of recreational activities for visitors to enjoy in a scenic natural setting.

Guests can partake in various outdoor pursuits such as swimming, hiking, and picnicking, making it an ideal spot for individuals and families looking to spend time in nature.

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4.048 reviews

John J.

2/8/2025

Great place to walk anytime of year. Plenty of parking, restrooms, picnic tables. Lots of trails and something new to explore on each trip. Part of the blue hills on the canton line.

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Danielle K.

4/24/2022

I miss the Blue Hills "Peek-a-blue" hikes that happened pre pandemic for kids preschool aged and younger. We would meet in the Houghton's Pond parking area to start that hike. We visited today...

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Elaine F.

10/11/2022

We used to come here when I was a kid in the 1960's. Even farther back, my father used to hike the trails here. Today, we needed to spend some time before an evening flight, and the fall foliage...

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Laura B.

6/13/2024

This place could be a real gem if it were better maintained. Trash bins are usually overflowing and snack bar has been closed forever. Having said that, the walking trails are easy and mostly...

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Heidi L.

6/16/2021

Its a peaceful pond with excellent trails and offers restrooms, which nowadays is hard to come by. The waters are not always clean, but clean enough for kids to play in. I do also appreciate the...

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