Walden Pond
Concord, MA 01742-4511
Phone: (978) 369-3254
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User Reviews for Walden Pond
09/04/2002 Posted by amsu
I would have to say that in eastern Massachusetts this nature preserve is the most peaceful place in and around Boston. Talk about good vibes, its amazing how good you feel hiking around the pond. The other place I found as peaceful was the Peace Pogoda in Leverett, MA.
Pros: Cheap, Peaceful, Beautiful
Cons: Short
07/02/2002 Posted by Shaka_X
Dont even bother going if its a weekend. Youll end up sitting in a long line of cars sweating for the opportunity to fork over $5 to park. Only go on weekdays if you want to have a good time. Why wont the state make a bigger lot? The picturesque beauty of the pond described in Thoreaus book has already been destroyed by the few tons of sand that have been dropped on the place, not to mention a boathouse, so theres no point in pretending the natural beauty is still undisturbed. Mon thru Fri only.
Pros: Close to city
Cons: Ugly, Crowded, Overused
06/06/2002 Posted by bbagel
I went to Walden Pong last weekend with my family. It is a great way to spend a quiet afternoon. Parking is $5 per car and entrance is free. You can walk around the lake and just enjoy the scenary. A lot of people swim in the lake, lay out in the sun, or play frisbee, etc. There is also a trail that goes around the lake and you can jog it. You can visit a replica of Thoreau's house (basically a small hut), and there is a little bookstore right by the pond too. All in all, I recommend Walden Pond for a quiet or romantic afternoon, away from the hubbub of Boston city life.
Pros: Quiet, Serene, Beautiful getaway
05/31/2002 Posted by jpanderson_citysearch
though it can feel like a mall with the summer crowds, in the early spring and fall this place still has the magic of the thoreau book. beautiful when the leaves are changing, it's a lovely, calm, natural space. a great place to ride your bike out to, sneak off to the far side of the pond and skinnydip. to me, this IS new england.
