Forge Pond - Littleton

Located in Middlesex County, Massachusetts

Forge Pond is a 210-acre great pond located on the border of Littleton and Westford (Middlesex County), Massachusetts. Lowell is 14 miles northeast, and Boston is 39 miles southeast.

The closest location for emergency care is the Lowell General Hospital, 12 miles northeast. The Boston Logan International Airport is 40 miles southeast, outside downtown Boston.

When heading into town, grab a bite to eat at restaurants like Fuse (Bistro) Westford, Great Road Kitchen, or Flint’s Corner Pizza & Seafood.

A Hidden Gem in the Middlesex Area

Forge Pond, also known as Lake Matawanakee, is a hidden gem in the Middlesex area! Residents love laidback activities like boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing.

Anglers can expect largemouth bass, American eel, chain pickerel, golden shiner, black crappie, pumpkinseed, yellow perch, white perch, yellow bullhead, and bluegill.

If rowing is one of your favorite activities, then you're in luck, as the Westford Community Rowing club is based on Forge Pond. This non-profit club provides recreational and competitive rowing opportunities to the local community.

What's Nearby?

Visit the Westford Knight to see a historic carving, believed by many to be a Pre-Columbian carving of a Scottish Prince who made a voyage to the Americas in 1398.

The Butterfly Place makes for a day trip the whole family will enjoy! This indoor area offers regional and tropical butterflies, birds, and koi fish housed in an indoor garden.

Booty Cotton Mills Museum has several exhibits to educate the public about the city’s industrial past and how it contributed to the Industrial Revolution as a whole.

Visit Boston

Boston is less than an hour's drive from Forge Pond! There are days of activities that visitors will enjoy in one of America's history hubs. Walk the Freedom Trail and get a sense of the coastal city’s revolutionary history.

While you’re there, check out Boston’s museums like the Museum of Fine Arts, The John F. Kennedy Presidential Museum and Library, and the Institute of Contemporary Art. Boston’s historic neighborhoods like North End and Little Italy offer breathtaking architecture and atmosphere.

There is no shortage of historic sites and monuments in Boston: Bunker Hill, Old North Church, and the Paul Revere House. All offer a glimpse into the lives that shaped American History.

Take a tour of the Samuel Adams Brewery and learn all about how one of America’s most successful breweries makes its beer. Enjoy tastings along with exclusive barrel-aged beers.

After a long day of exploring, grab a bite to eat at one of the local favorites like Bostonia Public House, The Salty Pig, or Table Boston.

For the Lover of Nature

If you're looking for a natural setting to unwind in, then you've found the perfect match in Forge Pond!