Wright's Pond Readies For Summer In Medford

MEDFORD, MA — Wright's Pond will open for the 2021 summer season June 21. The pond is staffed with lifeguards from the end of June to the end of August. Pond passes are available to Medford residents only.

Season Hours:

Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 30 min. before dusk

Snack Shack: Monday-Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Parking:

The parking lot is open only during operational hours.

Birthday Parties:

Due to COVID-19, birthday parties will only be permitted weekdays (M-F) from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. and limited to a maximum of 25 people.

Click here for more information about birthday party rentals.

Pond Passes:

Passes went on sale May 10.

Proof of residency: When purchasing a season pass, you will need to provide proof of residency. Please provide your driver license or Massachusetts ID with a Medford address. If you purchase your pass on-line, please show proof of residency on your first visit. If you have recently moved to Medford, you may show a current utility bill that is in your name.

Financial Aid: Financial Aid is available for Wright’s Pond and Tufts Pool Memberships from the Medford Family Network. For more information, please contact Marie Cassidy at 781-393-2106 or mcassidy@medford.k12.ma.us.

Pass Options:

Vehicle Sticker (per vehicle): $50 ($30 for vehicles with handicap placards and for seniors 62 and older). Please note: Only one car load of visitors per day is allowed.

Walk-In Pass (admits 1-3 people): $20

How to Purchase a Pond Pass:

Online - If you do not have a household account to log into the Medford Recreation website, please create one. Once your account has been approved (please allow up to 48 hours), you will receive an email confirmation and can log in to purchase a pass. Please print out your receipt or save the email confirmation. On your first visit to the pond, show the front desk your receipt along with proof of residency. Recreation Staff members will issue you the vehicle pass or key tag.

Click here to purchase a pass online.

In-Person: Prior to opening, passes can be purchased in person at Tufts Pool, 449 Main Street, on the following dates:

• Sunday June 6 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday, June 13 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Sunday, June 20 from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Once the pond opens June 21, passes will be sold on site at the Snack Shack during operational hours.