Walden Pond

Oxford County, Maine

Walden Pond, or Sand Pond, is in Denmark, Maine, under 40 miles from Portland.

The Portland International Jetport is under 40 miles away, and the Bridgton Hospital is under 15 miles away.

Residents can go shopping at Fryeburg Shopping Plaza in nearby Fryeburg. For local dining options, there is The Sugar Shack Cafe and The Back Burner Restaurant and Tavern in nearby Brownfield.

Life on Walden Pond

Walden Pond spans around 250 acres, leaving residents plenty of room for recreation and relaxation. The pond has many coves, points, and islands to explore, and it's connected to Hancock Pond via a shallow thoroughfare.

Popular activities include boating, kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing, and relaxing on the shoreline. Many homes have private docks, making it easy to explore the water. There is no public access on this pond, but the boat ramp on Hancock Pond is available for use.

Anglers looking to toss out a line can find brown trout, brook trout, rainbow smelt, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, yellow perch, chain pickerel, golden shiner, common shiner, fallfish, white sucker, hornpout, banded killifish, pumpkinseed sunfish, redbreast sunfish, American eel, and landlocked alewife.

Explore Portland

The nearby city of Portland is teeming with history, great food, and museums.

A great draw is Old Port. This neighborhood has cobblestone roads and still features some original buildings from the 19th century. With great shopping and only steps away from the wharf, which brings in some of the best seafood in the world, Old Port is a must-visit destination.

Consider going on one of Portland’s many brewery tours, or visit the Portland Museum of Art. Featuring artists such as Andy Warhol and Claude Monet, this museum’s website states that with more than 18,000 pieces, it would take visitors almost 10 years to see everything in the museum.

Built in 1807, the Portland Observatory is the country’s last remaining maritime signal tower. At a height of 86 feet, the observatory offers great views of the coastline and the city.

A Place to Call Home

Whether you are looking to buy a family home, a full-time retirement residence, or a waterfront property, Walden Pond is an excellent choice.