Pomps Pond Services

Swim Lessons

Registration for swim classes will take place only at the DCS office, 36 Bartlet Street. Classes will be taught in two-week intervals in July. All swim classes will run Monday through Thursday 11:15 am to noon with weather make-ups on Fridays.

Swim classes are offered beginner through advanced. Children will be tested the first day of class and grouped according to ability. All swimmers must complete all of the Red Cross requirements before they may advance to the next level.

Red Cross Lifeguard Training

The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training covers Lifeguarding and CPR for the Professional Rescuer. After successful completion of the course, the student will be certified as a lifeguard. All lifeguard candidates must pass pre-course skills check and be 15 years old by the end of the course. Course is offered in June. Registration takes place only at the DCS office, 36 Bartlet St.

Boat Rentals

Sailboats may be rented for $10/hour with certification.
Canoes, kayaks, and the paddleboat may be rented for $4/hour.
A swim test is required for all rentals. Patrons may wear a life jacket for the swim test. Once a patron completes a swim test their name is added to the swim test book.
All boaters must wear a life jacket and remain in view of the lifeguards.
Concession stand workers will complete boat rental forms for all rentals

Sailing Lessons

The sailing program is a three-week program for children ages 10 through adults. It is held three days a week in July, morning hours from 10 am–noon, or evenings from 5-7 pm. Registration takes place only at the DCS office, 36 Bartlet Street.

Pond View Concession Stand

The concession stand opens at noon daily and closes one hour before the Pond closes. The concession stand sells: hamburgers, hotdogs, popcorn, chips, ice cream and refreshments.

Summer Events

Special Events include Family fun Days on Sunday afternoons. Check the DCS booklet for dates for the Family Splash Party and Annual Rotten Sneaker Contest.

Nature’s Best

Please respect others and the pond environment. Do not empty aquariums into the pond. What may seem a humane way to dispose of sea-life proves dangerous to the pond environment. Weeds that are not native to the pond can prove hazardous to the pond’s delicate natural balance, as does trash and other waste emptied into the pond.