Walden Pond State Reservation

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915 Walden St
Concord, MA 01742
+1 (978) 369-3254
http://www.mass.gov

Walden Pond State Reservation, managed by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation, is a 462-acre state park situated in Concord, MA. This historic site was where Henry David Thoreau penned his renowned work, Walden, between 1845 and 1847.

Visitors to Walden Pond State Reservation can enjoy various activities such as swimming in the famous Walden Pond, exploring a replica of Thoreau's cabin, hiking trails, browsing a gallery, and shopping at a bookstore and gift shop on the premises.

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Alan T.
9/18/2025

Walden is an extrodinary place to visit. Taking a walk around the pond may take you 45mins to 1 hour and is so beautiful, relaxing and good for you! There is a gift shop where you can get maps and...

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Cashea S.
8/31/2025

The pond is a great place for solitude, but don't expect solitude on a weekend with warm weather. Everyone and their mother was out swimming, barbecuing, drinking, etc. While it's amazing to see...

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Mike C.
8/19/2025

Great park and pond! Parking is limited but a decent amount and it makes sure it not overcrowded! Walking the trails is worth the trip not just the pond itself and historical aspect obviously is...

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Denise A.
11/14/2024

Henry David Thoreau's Walden pond. He spent 2 years, 2 months and 2 days here, fending for himself and living on the land. You can read his accounts and try to soak up all of his experiences and...

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Lauren G.
7/9/2025

$30 to park with an out of state license plate is crazy and $8 for in-state isn't cheap either. The parking lot fills up fast and rather than doing one-in-one-out they just close the lot for...

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