“This beautiful sheet of water, like a sapphire gem set round with emeralds…”  Samuel Francis Smith, History of Newton, Massachusetts, 1880

Recreation...

Birding & Nature Watching

Bullough’s Pond is a perfect location for birdwatching, or “birding” as it’s also called.  Many species of song birds and waterfowl visit the pond.  Read more...

Fishing

Bullough’s Pond isn’t all that large, but fishing enthusiasts find the fish are biting most days.  Read more...

Ice Skating

People have been ice skating and playing hockey on Bullough’s Pond since, at least, the early 1900’s.   Read more...

Boating

One of the best ways to enjoy Bullough’s Pond is from the water.  Bullough’s isn’t a swimming pond, but it is an ideal place for canoes and kayaks.  Read more...

Model Yacht Sailing

This little boy is about to launch his toy sailboat into Bullough’s Pond.  His idea isn’t a bad one.  Model yacht sailing is a well-established pastime in many ponds and lakes across the country.  Read more...

Painting

It’s not unusual to see artists at work at their easels on the banks of Bullough’s Pond.  Read more...

Photography

Photographers love Bullough’s Pond because it’s so, well… photogenic.  Read more...

Walking & Running

Many people who come to Bullough’s Pond come on foot.  They come to walk on the grassy trails at the waters edge or on the sandy paths higher up along the street.  Read more...

Cycling

It’s true that once one cycles past, that’s about it for bike riding at Bullough’s Pond.   Read more...

Wellness & Spirituality

Early in the morning, in good weather, it’s possible to observe others pursuing physical, emotional or spriritual tranquility at Bullough’s Pond.   Read more...

Special Events

Bullough’s Pond has been the venue for a number of special events in the years since the Bullough’s Pond Association came into being.  Read more...