Redds Pond

Located in Essex County, Massachusetts

Redd’s Pond is a roughly two-acre pond located in Essex County, in the coastal town of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Boston is situated 17 miles south, and Salem is five miles north.

The closest location for urgent care is the Salem Hospital, a little over five miles north. The Boston Logan International Airport is nestled 15 miles south.

When heading into town, grab a bite to eat at nearby restaurants like The Landing, Barnacle, 5 Corners Kitchen, and Mino's Roast Beef.

A Connection to the Salem Witch Trials

This small pond was named after Wilmot "Mammy" Redd, a woman who was hung in 1692 for accusations of witchcraft. She was a lifetime resident of the area and incurred a nasty reputation of witchcraft from those she didn't like (or who didn't like her).

Today, however, it is a popular location for model boat racing in the summer and ice skating during the winter. Fishing is also popular here, with species like largemouth bass, sunfish, and steelhead lurking in the water.

Visit Salem

Travel to Salem to learn more about the city's infamous Witch Trials and enjoy its modern culture and food.

The Salem Witch Museum aims to immerse visitors in these tragic events of pre-colonial America. There are over 10 life-size sets complete with lighting, narration, and wax figures that take visitors through the timeline of the trials.

The House of Seven Gables is another popular stop, not only for its central role in the Nathaniel Hawthorne book but also as a piece of New England's history. Take a tour of this beautiful 1668 example of pre-colonial architecture!

The Peabody Essex Museum is the place to be for lovers of art! This museum houses modern art and ancient art dating back thousands of years!

After a long day of exploring, grab a bite to eat at one of the many fantastic restaurants in Salem. Examples include Flying Saucer Pizza Company, Howling Wolf Tacqueria, Rockafellas, and Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall.

What Else is Nearby?

Many beaches are in the Marblehead area, like Gas House Beach, Grace Oliver Beach, Devereux Beach, and Riverhead Beach.

Chandler Hovey Park is a three-acre park that overlooks Marblehead Harbor. It is the perfect place for photography and watching gorgeous sunsets!

Calm and Relaxing

Those looking for a place to unwind will love living on Redd’s Pond.