Last Visited:  Thursday; August 9, 2012

Things to do here:  Watson Pond is a small state park in Taunton that is a great place to spend an afternoon out with family and friends.  Available activities include:

• Swimming:  There is a approximately 300 foot long beach area here.

• Playground:  There is a nice playground area with swingsets and lots of other features for kids and adults to enjoy.

• Grilling and Picnic Areas:  There are picnic tables and grill pits available for small groups to use.
• Non-motorized boating:  Canoes and other non-motorized boats are welcome on Watson Pond.
• Fishing:  Fishing is permitted away from the swimming area here with a state fishing license.
• Walking Trails:  There are a few short walking trails on property however nothing very significant.

Facilities, Fees and other information:  There is a bathhouse and changing facility that is handicap accessible and open in season (late May to early September).  There is also a $5 parking fee.  Gates are closed and locked at 6PM and parking on the side of Bay St. near this park is prohibited.

Directions:  Watson Pond is located right on Bay St., which is exit 9 off I-495.  Coming from the southbound side of I-495 take a right from the off ramp and coming from the northbound side take a left from the off ramp.  The park will be about a mile down on your right.