Why can't you swim in Spot Pond?
Why can't you swim in Spot Pond? Because the pond is an emergency reservoir, outside boats and swimming are not allowed, but visitors can swim at the nearby Hall Pool. Named Spot Pond by Governor John Winthrop in 1632, the pond served the local Massachusett tribe as a fresh water source and fishing ground long before that.
Can I bring my own kayak to spot pond?
DCR maintains a boat house where canoes, kayaks, small row boats, and sailboats may be rented. No private vessels are allowed on the pond.