Dorchester Mill Pond

  • Open to Public: Yes
  • Size: 15 ha (37 acres)
  • Entry Fee: None
  • Permitted Activities: Hiking, dogs-on-leash, fishing, picnicking, canoeing, boating (electric motors only). All other activities prohibited.
  • Facilities: Small parking lot, canoe access (informal, no dock), picnic tables, portable privies
  • Address: 98 Mill Road, Dorchester (Dreamland Park)
  • Managers: Thames Centre and the Mill Pond Committee
  • Trails: 3.3 km loop foot trail

The main attraction of the site is the 3.3 km nature trail that loops around the Mill Pond, providing views of the pond and the native Carolinian forest. There is a boardwalk at the south end of the pond that gets you up close to the marsh habitat as well as a lookout structure on the east side of the pond. The south end of the trail is on land owned by Thames Centre. Privies are provided close to the dam.

The Mill Pond Committee website provides more information about the property including a trail map and photos. A trail guide is available in The Healthy Lifestyle Store, 32 Mill Road.

A trail next to a lake.
People walk over a bridge next in a forest.