Life on the Pond and in Wyoma Square, Lynn

Simply put, Sluice Pond is the best stocked trout pond in Massachusetts. Known for weekend fishing tournaments, the pond springs alive with small boats from early April through the fall. Summer days bring out the boaters and water skiers. These activities give way each evening to the floating patio boats and paddleboats of those in retirement and semi-retirement. They are joined by those enjoying early retirement, others cherishing weekend retirement and our young retirement trainees from age 1 and older. Briarcliff Lodge, owned by Lynn is home to the Greater Lynn Senior Services and offers many options and programs for older members of our community who maintain their independence in their own homes on the pond.

In 2007
Our water and the water in Flax Pond has been tested regularly and here are the 2nd half of the 2007 swimming and fishing season results for E-Coli counts in cfu/100 ml:

E-Coli recommended level for safety is <240/100 ml

A daily quietness of wildlife pervades Sluice Pond since jet skis and large motors are banned. The natural sounds of water from duck play on rare occasion is punctuated by a siren or traffic noise reminding Sluice Pond residents that they live in an urban city of almost 100,000 people. The pond offers refuge to area wildlife. Ducks, geese and swans grace the pond with their partners and families while turtles sun and share the waterways with over ten varieties of fish.

Wyoma Square is a small, thriving collection of businesses and eateries within a 15 minute walk from any location on the pond. Several restaurants are also located on the pond and the area boasts about the world's best calzones from the pizza makers of Wyoma Square.This most walkable area of Lynn is only a few minutes by car or bike to the lovely shoreline of Kings Beach for those who crave saltwater sun bathing and beach time.

Others prefer the rugged adventures of hiking and mountain biking in nearby Lynn Woods. The northern coves of Sluice Pond are located just across Rt. 129 from this magnificent urban park. Lynn Woods offers individuals, couples and groups a variety of activities from strenuous adventure hiking and biking to structured sports on the playing fields and playground equipment for toddlers and their parents. The City of Lynn Department of Parks and Recreation as well as Friends of Lynn Woods help to keep this urban treasure clean and safe.