Family fun on Learned Pond
February 23rd, 2009
Living next to Learned Pond, we see people boating, fishing, swimming and causing the occasional ruckus on the beach in the warmer weather. It’s always nice to see people using it in the winter too.
This was a nice little scene I saw the other day of what seemed to be a family or multi-family ice recreation station. Although I always get so nervous about people on frozen water (especially since there were puddles on the ice), it was heartening to see people having a good time within viewing distance of, yet a whole neighborhood away from our house. I almost wanted to walk across the pond and see if they’d take me in and let me be a part of their winter fun-land 
How deep is that water?
Comment by 01702 — February 24, 2009 @ 12:03 am
I think Learned Pond is a beautiful spot so close to downtown Framingham and I love to enjoy scenic views of the pond, but you’d never catch me out on that ice like that! And, in a sad note, the teenage son of a previous pastor of our church drowned at Learned Pond in the early 1970s.
Comment by Rev. Bob Baril — February 24, 2009 @ 10:33 am
i was fishing on webster lake on saturday, the ice is at least 8 inches thick, there is absolutely nothing to worry about when it is that thick.
Comment by sull — February 24, 2009 @ 11:23 am
This was a Cubscout Pack 12 outing, the boys had a great time catching fish. We had a bonfire, hot dogs, hot chocolate and lots of fun. The ice was 12″ thick and while the top layer melted a little we all got off the ice before the rain. If you have anymore pictures let me know.
Comment by David — February 25, 2009 @ 9:33 am
I live on learned pond and its great ! I just wish that people would respect it more and not throw trash in it ! I have had issues with the hospital not cleaning their shoreline and hope this improves this year ! Also each resident that lives on the pond has a responsibilty to make sure that chemicals and lawn fertlizers are not used near the water. I would also like to see the town upgrade the beach with new facilities and replenish the sand and also police it more !
Maybe we should create a Learned Pond Association ??
Comment by FRANK GARBARINO — February 25, 2009 @ 1:33 pm
I agree with Frank - welive near Learned also and it really needs to be respected more. As does all the special properties and conservation land in our town….
……but DON’T get me started !!
Great picture!
Joe
Comment by Joe — February 26, 2009 @ 11:16 am
Hi Frank,
I’d be up for co-creating a Learned Pond Association!
Comment by michelle — February 26, 2009 @ 10:41 pm
I grew up across the street from Gleasons pond, I remember fondly skating and sledding and ice fishing on cold winter days. We skated and ice fished at Learneds pond as well, the fishing was much better at Learneds pond. There were also two rope swings, one was behind Lincoln school, and the other was on a dirt path near the beach. I also remember that judge Farleys son Louie Jr. was the only person allowed to have a motor boat on that pond. We also sledded down a hill behind the brick apartments on Dennison ave. to Gleasons pond below. This was between 1960 and 1064.
Comment by Jim Kelley — March 16, 2009 @ 8:58 pm
Regarding this comment: “I have had issues with the hospital not cleaning their shoreline and hope this improves this year !”
Are you saying the hospital actually dumps medical waste in the pond?? Someone should do a channel 7 investigation on that!
Comment by 01702 — April 3, 2009 @ 8:08 pm
I have and continue to find hospital iv bags, needles and even patient name bands on our shore… it makes me wonder what else is in there !
Comment by FRANK — April 14, 2009 @ 12:35 pm
I am an ancestor of Isaac Learned, who Learned Pond is named after. Does any one know the site of the farm/home where they lived? I will be visiting from AZ next month and would love to see it.
Thanks,
Kristi
Comment by Kristi McHugh — June 30, 2010 @ 2:28 pm