Jacques Pond in South Lawrence MA - is by far, the most unknown gem in Lawrence. It's not on any map, it's not on any register, no public pictures on the Internet. It's a hidden piece of property owned by the city of Lawrence. So closely guarded is this secret sanctuary, it was just a few years ago I found out it existed. Keep in mind, I'm a 3rd generation Lawrencian and I never knew, but I was born and raised and lived most of my life on Tower Hill near the "RES" (which is on my list to post about) - so maybe that's why.
I'm not even sure how the public would access this little gem. But I'll figure it out.
I'm still digging for information - I am little confused on this gem, it seems to me that if the taxpayers of this city own something - and we asked to clean in on Comcast Clean Lawrence Day (those that engage in illegal dumping found a way in tho'.) then we should have access to it. Public is not private - right?
Click on the links to read about Jacques Pond there little bits and pieces of information I have found.
Jacques Pond Lawrence Ma Jacques Pond Images - Flicker
Jacques Pond Belongs to the city http://www.valleypatriot.com/2007FEB/2007FEB8-14.pdf
"This is the second year this team has done spring cleaning of the natural open space around the pond as well as the pond itself, since this area was put into custody andRUMBO NEWS page 9
declared recreational open space for the city. “It is now meant for you and your families to view enjoy and conserve for the future,” wrote Councilor David Abdoo in an e-mail addressed to his constituents."
"Jaques Pond Jaques Pond is a small water body located just west of Adams Street in the Mount Vernon neighborhood in South Lawrence. The pond used to be better known but is now largely surrounded by private property with no public access. There is evidence of some dumping adjacent to Adams Street. Jaques Pond is a forgotten landscape that does not appear on most maps and is not listed in the 1997 Open Space and Recreation Plan. There is currently a proposal to develop the South Boylston Street side of the pond, including filling of wetlands."ESSEX COUNTY LANDSCAPE INVENTORY
"The Friends of Jacques Pond are currently studying what environmental protections are feasible around the pond by methods that include a zoning change to Open Space Conservation and regulations on storm water management and snow removal. The group is hoping to create a handbook with resident input for planning and protection around the pond that addresses the water quality."GROUND WORK LAWRENCE OPEN SPACES
Please note: before you head out to this pond - I'd call the city to make sure you will not be trespassing. Not all things are equal in this city.
My grandmother was the original owner of a house on Genesee St, and me and my brother's grew up in the neighborhood, and played hockey on the pond every winter back in the early to mid 80's. The pond was never called called Jacques Pond but was called Jake's Pond. Obviously an Americanized version of Jacque's, but still not Jake's.
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much for this information! I grew up in South Lawrence and skated on Jake's Pond from the time I could walk through my entire growing up years. I would be interested in knowing whether you can still access it without trespassing. I look forward to learning what you find out! I live in California now but I still visit "Home.!"
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