photo credit - Erin Schwab
Nashawannuck Pond, "Nash Pond", "The Bottle", or the center of WhoVille . . . whatever you want to call it, Nashawannuck Pond is unique: a jewel and much loved landmark that connects and binds the community of Easthampton, Massachusetts.
Nashawannuck Pond is one of two man made ponds bordered on the north by the planned and preserved open space of Nonotuck Park, its center being in the thriving downtown business district and at the gateway to the Cottage Street Cultural District. Its waters extend over an historic dam, past One Cottage Street Studios mill building, along the Manhan Rail Trail and on toward Millside Park where it is known as Lower Mill Pond.
The Lower Mill Pond is three-quarters owned by the city, the remaining quarter near 1 Ferry Street being privately owned. This building, which is undergoing a massive redevelopment is part of a group of former industrial mills, including the transformed Eastworks, Keystone Mill, Paragon Arts & Industry Building, and Mill 180 are examples of how Easthampton has embraced its past while continuing its renaissance as an arts and business community. Nowhere in Western Mass is there a more photogenic skyline than is captured from Nashawannuck Pond with Mount Tom as its backdrop.
Nashawannuck Pond is one of two man made ponds bordered on the north by the planned and preserved open space of Nonotuck Park, its center being in the thriving downtown business district and at the gateway to the Cottage Street Cultural District. Its waters extend over an historic dam, past One Cottage Street Studios mill building, along the Manhan Rail Trail and on toward Millside Park where it is known as Lower Mill Pond.
The Lower Mill Pond is three-quarters owned by the city, the remaining quarter near 1 Ferry Street being privately owned. This building, which is undergoing a massive redevelopment is part of a group of former industrial mills, including the transformed Eastworks, Keystone Mill, Paragon Arts & Industry Building, and Mill 180 are examples of how Easthampton has embraced its past while continuing its renaissance as an arts and business community. Nowhere in Western Mass is there a more photogenic skyline than is captured from Nashawannuck Pond with Mount Tom as its backdrop.
Nashawannuck Pond, the gateway to the Cottage Street Cultural District
On June 8th 2024 the Friends of Nashawanncuk Pond and the Nashawannuck Pond Steering Committee participated in Cultural Chaos. The event was a huge success with thousands of residents coming out to enjoy food, music and entertainment provided by local artists and business owners.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to purchase your pond t-shirts, sweatshirt or postcards.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table to purchase your pond t-shirts, sweatshirt or postcards.