Jamaica Pond

Sometimes called "the jewel in the Emerald Necklace", Jamaica Pond is a 60-acre kettlehole formed by an ancient glacier. Natural springs make this pond, which is up to 90’ deep, the largest and purest body of water within Boston. Prior to being acquired as a park in 1894, an ice-cutting industry flourished here. Fishing (trout, which is stocked by Boston, as well as pickerel, bass, hornpout, salmon, and perch), rowing, sailing, and walking/jogging are the primary activities today.

Pinebank, the only original building in Boston’s Emerald Necklace Park system. It was designed by Brigham and Sturgis in the 1870’s, and is now in disrepair. The Boston Parks Department has plans to protect the site from further deterioration.