Pomps Pond Passes are Available to Andover Residents for Discounted Rate

Overview

Pomps Pond is located off Abbot Street and is part of the Recreation Park complex. The pond comprises 16 of the 62 acres in the Park. Pomps Pond seasonal programs are coordinated by DCS.

The pond offers a spacious sunbathing area, recreational swimming, shaded picnic grounds, children’s playground area, volleyball net, sailboat, canoe, and kayak rentals, bathrooms, showers, and a concession stand. Red Cross certified swim lessons are offered to the community through DCS, please contact the office at 978-23-8274 for more information.

Joint efforts between the DCS and the Shawsheen River Watershed include the annual canoe safety and paddling demonstration and a mid summer family canoe and kayak sunset paddle.

Walking trails bordering the pond make for pleasant strolls along the water. Eagle Scouts have continued to upgrade the paths by building a bridge along a stream bed, adding hand rails on our inclines, and clearing trees and underbrush along the trails.

Swimming is only allowed at Pomps Pond when lifeguards are on duty.

2015 Season

June 13-August 16

12:00 noon - 7:00 pm

Pond Phone: 978-749-9423
(available during the summer only)

Andover DCS: 978-623-8274

www.AndoverDCS.com

Season Fees

Resident Pass

Andover residents may purchase a season pass for $150 per car at the DCS office during May & June, or at Pomps Pond when it opens. Andover residents that are Senior Citizen’s (60+) may purchase a pass for $90. All Andover residents are eligible for the Early Bird Special rate of $75 through Sunday, June 14th. On Monday, June 15th, regular rates apply.

Early Bird Special!

Andover residents can purchase a season pass before June 15 (including at Pomps Pond during opening weekend 6/13 & 6/14) and receive a discounted rate of $75 per car for ALL residents. On Monday, June 15 the price will be $150 for residents & $90 for senior citizen residents.

Season Pass Policy
You must have proof of residency including a valid driver’s license, vehicle registration, and vehicle to purchase pass. Staff will put the sticker directly on your car. Stickers are non-transferable. Registration numbers will be written on the stickers. Persons found in violation of the Pomps Pond Season Pass policies will have their passes & privileges revoked.

To see the full sticker policy check the visit the office.

Daily Fees

Daily Andover Resident Fee:

Mon-Fri: $5 per person

Sat & Sun & Holidays: $5 per person under 13

$10 per person 13 and over

Daily Non-Resident Fee:

Mon-Fri: $10 per person

Sat & Sun & Holidays: $10 per person under 13

$20 per person 13 and over

*4th of July weekend rates apply*

Swimming

Swimming is only allowed when Pomps Pond is open for the season AND lifeguards are on duty. When the pond is closed, or in the off season, there is no swimming allowed.

Boat Rentals
Swimming test required for all rentals.

Sailboats
$10/boat/hour; must be certified.

Canoes, Kayaks & Paddleboats

$5/boat/hour; limit 3 per canoe.

Paddleboards
$10/board/30 minutes.

For any questions about Pomps Pond please call the Andover DCS Office at 978-623-8274.