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    Spy Pond

    4.3 (25 reviews)

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    Adina S.

    What a pretty spot! I stopped by Spy Pond while on a bike ride on the Minuteman Trail and I was not disappointed. It's a really nice place to rest and there are some areas in the shade. After all that biking, I really wanted to jump in and cool off. Unfortunately, you're not actually allowed to swim in the water, but I do believe you're allowed to kayak and canoe there. If you're coming here by car, you'd probably want to park on a side street in Arlington. The views here are amazing! The water is really clear and there is a lot of greenery in the distance. It's fun to watch people hanging out and fishing. It looked like the water went pretty far out in the distance, so it's more than just a small pond. Next time I go for a bike ride, I'll spend some more time relaxing by the pond!

    I went to Spot Pond to catch a sunset in June. An unpleasant smell emanated from the pond, oil-like residue coated parts of the banks, debris was scattered along the pond, and walkways were infested by swarms of mosquitoes hovering above the concrete. It was underwhelming, appeared neglected, and I was surprised since I've heard good things about this location; perhaps I caught it at a rough time.

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    Vivian C.

    I approached Spy Pond via Linwood Street. There at the roundabout, I spotted a car that had a pair of canoes up on the roof. A nearby gentle slope into the water was perfect for slipping those canoes into the water. A baseball field was to the left. I headed to the right and spotted sitting areas scattered here and there along the way and then a pretty nice playground with swings for both kids large and small. There seemed to be some parking at the far end past the playground. Nice spot with pretty views of the water.

    A Ra J.

    Love this place! Small and quiet place that i can rest every morning. A trail along the pond is awesome as well.

    First time here, what a stunning hidden gem!
    Shaina F.

    Such a gorgeous park, it has a clean playground, the trails are extremely well kept and beautiful, and the views cannot be beat! Great spot to take the family for a picnic and play on the playground. I really wish I lived on this little pond/lake! So quaint I feel like it's a scene out of the Notebook with all the canoe-ers out on the water They have canoe and kayak rentals too, lots of tables and benches and plenty of trash cans to keep this place clean. WHAT a find! Baseball field and bike path right next door!

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    Mac D.

    Beautiful, big pond. You can rent kayaks and canoes for somewhere around $12-$15. Easy to get to because the Minuteman Biikeway feeds into it

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    Roberto D.

    Spy Pond is one of the best places ever...love to walk there, love to ride my bike at the Minuteman Bike Path or just sitting there watching nature and enjoying the sun. you do not go wrong when you choose Spy Pond especially during the summer...

    This is one my favorite places in Arlington. This is a beautiful, clean spot for picnics, playing at the playground, or a walk!
    Laura A.

    Love this place! Quiet in the mornings and great for a walk, taking the kiddos to the playground, or to just roll out a yoga mat on the grass. It does get crowded on the weekends in the summer. But, it is easy to find some place to walk around and enjoy! Make sure you bring snacks, or less than half mile away is the center and kickstand cafe is a great and easy stop from there on the trail!

    Kim K.

    Tranquil, plenty of grassy spaces and benches, even a few parking spots - the perfect destination for any walk or bike ride. Love it here!

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    Nice place to spend time for families. It is a calm, peaceful spot to stop and enjoy the nature.

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    Such a nice pond. Tons of green during the summer months. Absolutely fun to canoe here, in fact, I learned how to canoe on this pond.

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    Quiet in the mornings and great for a walk, taking the kiddos to the playground, or to just roll out a yoga mat on the grass.

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