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Freshwater Pond
Enfield, Connecticut
Enfield town pond off North Main. Fishing pier and walking loop — not a designated swim spot.
At a glance
Crowd level
Moderate
Walk time
10 min
Trail difficulty
2 / 5 Easy to moderate
Parking ease
Moderate
Dog policy
Check posted rules
Access type
Public access
Overview
Enfield Rec pond off North Main Street in Thompsonville. Fishing pier and walking loop — officially designated for fishing and walking, not for swimming. Stocked with trout; quiet urban park feel.
- Also known as
- Fresh Water Pond, Enfield Freshwater Pond
- County
- Hartford
- Region
- Greater Hartford
- Water type
- Pond
- Swim feature type
- Pond
Know before you go
Editorial tags
No swim allowedFishing pierTown parkGreater hartfordUrban
Good for
Fishing troutHiking shortBirdwatchingNature studyLeashed dogs
Land ownership
Public
Watch for
No designated swim
No lifeguard
Urban runoff
Algae advisories past
Unknown depth
Conditions
Conditions snapshot
Check posted signs and official updates before entering.
Getting there
Arrival points
Parking + Trailhead + Attraction
41.43775, -71.87992
Parking: Limited · Moderate · Trailhead: 0.3 mi · 10 min · 2 / 5 Easy to moderate · Mixed surface · Attraction: Pond · Swim open
Arrival directions
Enter from North Main Street in the Thompsonville section of Enfield. Park at the recreation lot by the pier.
0.3 miShort walkMixedLimited185 ft80 ft gain
Parking notes: Small paved town-rec lot on North Main. Free, rarely full; no overnight parking.
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