Kimball Pond Swimming
We are happy to announce that the Town of Hopkinton will be opening Kimball Pond on June 13th! See below for special activities in July.
General information:
Kimball Pond will be open for the 2026 season from June 13 - August 8.
Kimball Pond is located at 58 Rollins Road and can be used by all Town of Hopkinton/Contoocook residents and their guests. Proof of residency may be requested upon arrival.
The Pond is open seven days a week from 10am - 6pm, weather permitting. We will do our best to post closures at on the Recreation Facebook site
The Pond is staffed with trained and certified Lifeguards between the hours of 10am - 6pm. Due to staffing limitations on certain days, swim at your own risk or deep end restrictions will apply. On days when there are only 2 lifeguards available, they will announce "swim at your own risk" each hour at 20 minutes before the hour. After their reset of 20 minutes, they will again resume their lifeguard positions at the water's edge. On days when there is only 1 lifeguard available, swim at your own risk will be in effect for that day. Thank you for your understanding as we work through this change in pond management.
The pond has no running water but does have two port-o-johns for patron use.
There are designated swimming areas and swimming is to be done within those areas.
Kimball Pond Beach Rules:
- The Pond is for Hopkinton residents and their guests only. Proof of residency may be required.
- Open hours for the Pond are 10 am to 6 pm, 7 days a week, weather permitting.
- All users must remove their cars from the parking lot at 6 pm or risk being locked in for the night. Users may park outside the gate after 6 pm and before 10 am.
- If lifeguards are not available during the open hours, Swim at Your Own Risk will be in effect.
- In the event of thunder or lightning, swimming is prohibited for 30 minutes after the last event.
- Children under 13 must be supervised by an adult.
- When leaving the beach, take your chairs, toys, noodles, etc. with you.
- Swim pants/diapers must be worn at all times. Disposable diapers are not permitted.
- Ensure your trash is placed in the trash receptacle.
- Glass bottles are not permitted.
- Smoking and alcohol are not permitted at this facility. Smoking can be done outside the green entrance gate.
- Sand castles, holes, etc., should be filled in before leaving the beach.
- There is no throwing of stones/rocks/sand.
- No horseplay in or out of the water is allowed.
- Swimming is only permitted within the swim lines.
- Diving is not permitted from any area.
- The annual swim test is required for those under 13 wishing to swim in the deep end.
- All boating (with life vests) and fishing are to be done outside the swim lines.
- Leashed dogs under the control of their owners are allowed outside the swim lines. Owners must clean up after their pet.
- Portable grills and fire pits are by permit only through the Rec Dept.
2026 Fun Activities in July! All are weather permitting.
Nature Programs with Linden (all ages)
Friday, July3, 2:30-3:30- What's In the Pond?
Monday, July 6, 3:30-4:30- Hike Around The Pond
Friday, July 17, 2:30-3:30 What's In The Pond?
Monday, July 27 3:30-4:30 - Dragonfly Catching at Kimball Pond
free!
Mindful Nature Time with Caroline Durr (ages 14-99)
Tuesday, July 7th 10-11 am Mindful Movement and Tai Chi
Tuesday, July 14th 10-11 am Walking Meditation and Haiku Writing
Tuesday, July 21st 10-11:30 am Mindful Forest Walk
free!
Hopkinton Town Library Book Mobile
Wednesdays at 11 am
free! Bring your Library card.
Pizza Party at the Pond
Thursday at noon until the pizza is all gone!
$2 pizza slices from Riverside Pizza
Gentle Yoga with Melanie (ages 12-99)
Fridays at 10. Bring a mat.
Free!