Haviland Pond

Located in Hampden County, Massachusetts

Haviland Pond is a 25-acre great pond located in Ludlow, Massachusetts. Downtown Springfield is only 10 miles west of Haviland, while Boston is 82 miles east.

The closest location for urgent care is the Baystate Wing Medical Center, eight miles east in Palmer, Massachusetts.

International air travel is available 83 miles east at the Boston International Airport. Regional air travel is available 8 miles west at Westover Regional Airport in Chicopee, Massachusetts.

Grab a bite to eat at one of the many fantastic restaurants surrounding the pond, like Tony & Penny's, Palermo's Pizzeria, Primavera Cafe, and Blue Water Sushi.

Fun on the Water

There is plenty for residents to do on Haviland Pond. Residents can swim, canoe, or take their electric boat out on the water.

Once they're out there, those who love to fish will enjoy the populations of largemouth bass, bluegill, yellow perch, sunfish, killifish, and white perch.

If sunning on the beach is more of your thing, then future residents will be happy to know there is a roughly one-acre beach to enjoy.

What's Nearby?

One popular attraction is the Ludlow Reservoir, where visitors can hike the trails and relax in nature. There are approximately three and a half miles of hiking trails featuring gorgeous year-round views of the lake.

Visitors are not allowed to use the water in any way because it supplies local drinking water.

Those who love golfing will be delighted to know a private golf course is only two miles away! The Ludlow Country Club is a beautiful destination to spend time on the green.

Visit Springfield, Massachusetts

If you're looking to step out into a historic city, Springfield is only 10 miles away!

The Zoo in Forest Park is a not-for-profit zoo that houses over 200 native and exotic animals. It features a diverse array of mammals, birds, reptiles, invertebrates, and amphibians.

While you're there, check out the beautiful 700-acre park the zoo is nestled in. Designed by the father of modern landscape architecture, Frederick Law Olmstead, many consider Forest Park the jewel of Springfield.

Visitors will enjoy courts and fields for sports like baseball, basketball, tennis, bocce, and soccer. The many trails, roads, and paths surrounding the park are a beautiful setting for a walk or run.

If you're a history or weapons buff, check out the Springfield Armory, the U.S. Armed Forces primary weapons manufacturer from the Revolutionary War to 1968.

After a long day of exploring, try one of the many eateries in Springfield like Red Rose Pizzeria, Student Prince Cafe, and Fort Restaurant, and Theodore’s Blues, Booze, and BBQ.

Why Haviland Pond?

Whether you’re looking for somewhere to relax or to be closer to the action, Haviland Pond offers the best of both worlds!