New England Paddler
Coes Reservoir
and Coes Pond
Coes Reservoir
and Coes Pond
Last Updated: 11/2024
Parking is roadside as seen here.
The city will be putting a more formal access for canoes and kayaks. For now, use the side of the beach away from swimmers.
Coes Reservoir Car Top Launch near Beach
Position: 42°15.10'N 71°50.55'W
Boat Launch:
Boat Launch:
Parking is roadside. You will need to unload and then park down the street on most days. Launch near Beach and Bathhouse. Please avoid swimmers in the swimming area.
Nearest Launch Address:
184 Mill Street, Worcester, MA 01603
STATISTICS
- Skill Level: Flat water
- Estimated Time: 1 hour
- Perimeter: 2.0 miles
- USGS Map: Worcester North MA
Worcester South MA
Physical Features
- Area: 87 acres
- Max depth: feet
- Average Depth: feet
- Transparency:
- Terrain Type: Beach, Urban Homes, Woods
- Elevation: 502 feet
Fish Population
- Last survey: Unknown
- Species: Unknown
National Inventory of Dams
Coes Reservoir Dam
NID ID: MA00120
Owner: City of Worcester
Owner Type: Local Government
Purpose: Recreation
NID Height: 21 feet
NID Storage: 1,223 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1865
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 02/21/2023
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: YES
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision: 12/01/2019
Owner: City of Worcester
Owner Type: Local Government
Purpose: Recreation
NID Height: 21 feet
NID Storage: 1,223 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1865
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 02/21/2023
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: YES
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision: 12/01/2019
National Inventory of Dams
Coes Lower Pond Dam
NID ID: MA01660
Owner: City of Worcester
Owner Type: Local Government
Purpose: Recreation
NID Height: 15 feet
NID Storage: 58 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1865
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 09/06/2023
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: YES
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision: 01/07/2020
Owner: City of Worcester
Owner Type: Local Government
Purpose: Recreation
NID Height: 15 feet
NID Storage: 58 Acre-feet
Year Complete: 1865
Dam Type: Earth
Last Inspected: 09/06/2023
Emergency Action Plan Prepared: YES
Last Emergency Action Plan Revision: 01/07/2020
Fishing
There is currently nothing published for this reservoir.
History
History
The area surrounding Coes Pond possesses several significant historical attributes. The former Coes Knife property was home to mills owned and operated by Loring Coes and his brother Aury Gates Coes and built in the late 1800's. The Coes brothers invented and manufactured the world famous monkey wrench and subsequently manufactured highly sophisticated and precisely engineered blades, knives and cheese cutters.
Description
The area around Coes Reservoir (commonly referred to as Coes Pond) consists of 21 acres of green and blue space that offers four seasons of premier amenities including the region’s first state-of-the-art, universally accessible, multigenerational park and playground. There are approximately 5 miles of walking trails including the East-West Trail that link John J. Binienda Memorial beach, Columbus Park and the heavily used Reed Memorial Rectangular Field and playground.
After paddling around the pond and visiting the island, consider a 5 mile walk and a swim at the beach.
There is picnic tables near the beach with available grills.
