Is Morses Pond clean?

The Clean Water Act has been slowly putting an end to point source pollution, but the threats to Morses pond haven’t entirely disappeared. Morses now faces much more subtle pollution threats—non-point sources. The number one cause of poor water quality in Morses Pond is excess plant food.

Can you walk around Morses Pond?

Morses Pond Trail (1.2 mile loop, purple arrows) Walk to the pond, see the Town Beach and explore the pine tree groves around the Town wells. The trail follows the paved path for a short distance and takes trails to the beach parking lot where it turns left onto the beach service road.

Can you swim in Wellesley pond?

Morses Pond—Wellesley Morses Pond is a bit of a hidden gem in the local freshwater swimming scene. There’s a roped-off swimming area that’s monitored by lifeguards, plus a playground, picnic, and barbecue areas, and even an ice cream truck that makes regular visits.

Where is Morses Pond?

Wellesley
Morses Pond covers about 100 acres between Routes 135 and 9 in the northwest corner of Wellesley. A large area of the pond is less than 10-feet deep; its average depth is about 8 feet and its maximum depth is 23 feet. Water enters the north end of the pond from Bogle Brook, Boulder Brook, and Jennings Brook.

Is Morses Pond open?

The Morses Pond beach in Wellesley reopens to residents only on June 8, and reservations can be made beginning on June 7 at 10am. The beach season ends on Aug. However, there restrooms will be available to beach patrons this year, unlike last season. The parking lot will be open to all residents.

How long is the Brook Path Wellesley?

2.4 miles
Brook Path (2.4 miles, pink arrows) A pleasant walk on an ADA-compliant, stone-dust path along the Fuller and Caroline Brooks through Fuller Brook Park. This trail parallels Washington Street from Dover Road to Wellesley Hills but avoids the congestion and traffic of the downtown area.

Is Wellesley College open for walking?

Campus buildings and facilities are only open to students living on campus and faculty and staff approved to work on campus. All athletics facilities—indoor and outdoor, including the track, fields, and tennis courts—are closed to the public.

Can you swim at Walden Pond?

Experience the connection with nature that inspired Henry David Thoreau’s Walden. Enjoy a day of swimming, walking around the famous pond or boating out on the water. Also be sure to visit the replica of Thoreau’s single-room cabin.

Can you swim in Lake Waban?

Swimming at the northern shoreline and western cove areas of Lake Waban is prohibited.

Can you walk around Wellesley College?

The path is owned by the college and the Hunnewell family, whose lake-side gardens have been admired and photographed for generations. College faculty, staff, and students (no guests) can still walk on Wellesley College’s portion of the lake path, and around campus, while maintaining social distance.

Where do you park for Brook Path Wellesley?

Wellesley High School Stadium parking lot
To start from the Center of the Brook Path at the Wellesley High School Stadium parking lot; From I-95 take exit 21 to Route 16 (Washington St) and travel west into Wellesley. Just past the Wellesley Shopping Center along your left, turn left down State St. Just after crossing the trail, turn left into the parking lot.

Is Wellesley campus still closed?

The campus remains closed to the public.

How big is Morses pond in Wellesley MA?

Both companies built the pond up to the Morses Pond we enjoy today. Morses Pond covers about 100 acres between Routes 135 and 9 in the northwest corner of Wellesley. A large area of the pond is less than 10-feet deep; its average depth is about 8 feet and its maximum depth is 23 feet.

Is the bath house at Morses pond open?

Morses Pond is a large guarded swim area. Lifeguards go on duty beginning at 10am each day. The Morses Pond bath house is open daily during operating hours. The bath house has restrooms, changing rooms, an outdoor shower area, vending machines, and more.

Where does the water come from in Morses pond?

Water enters the north end of the pond from Bogle Brook, Boulder Brook, and Jennings Brook. Water exits the pond through the damn on Route 135 and continues on to Paintshop Pond, Lake Waban, and eventually the Charles River.