Jerry Pond Park

Jerry Pond Park in Millinocket, Maine, is a beloved outdoor space located at the end of New Jersey Street. Owned and maintained by the town, this peaceful park is surrounded by tall pines that provide plenty of shade and create a welcoming setting for families and visitors. It’s a popular spot for picnics, outdoor play, and enjoying the beauty of the Katahdin Region.

The park features a playground, picnic tables, grills, changing rooms, and a sand volleyball court, making it ideal for gatherings and community fun. Visitors can also enjoy a fishing pier and a canoe/kayak boat launch (motorized boats are not permitted), which provides access to the calm waters of Jerry Pond. The pond is stocked with brook trout several times a year, and children under 12 can fish without a license during the open season, offering an excellent opportunity for family fishing adventures.

Jerry Pond Park also connects to Millinocket’s trail system. Both the Raymond North and Dolby Trails link directly to the parking area, giving easy access for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, and cross-country skiing. In winter, the Dolby Trail also accommodates snowmobiles, making the park a year-round hub for recreation. Please note that the access road is closed during the winter months and mud season.

With its mix of amenities, natural beauty, and convenient location, Jerry Pond Park is a favorite destination for both locals and visitors looking to enjoy the outdoors in Millinocket.

Location: New Jersey Street, Millinocket, ME 04462, USA

Hours/Seasonality: Open 24 hours (access road closed in winter and mud season)

Contact information: Millinocket Town Office, 197 Penobscot Ave, Millinocket, ME 04462. Phone: (207) 723-7000

The park is equipped with a playground, sand volleyball court, fishing pier, canoe & kayak boat ramp, grills, picnic tables & changing rooms. The pond is great for kayaking, canoeing, and youth fishing.  The setting is so peaceful. There are large trees, so there’s good shade that covers all of the picnic tables. Motor boats are prohibited.

The Park access road is closed in the winter and during mud season.

Pets are welcome. Please follow all state and town laws and ordinances. All dogs need to be leashed, and waste picked up and disposed of.

Children under 12 can fish without a license from spring through fall. The pond is stocked with brook trout several times each year. Be sure to review applicable regulations - www.maine.gov/ifw/fishing-boating/fishing/laws-rules/special-laws.html

Group Use is welcome with an approved usage application - https://millinocket.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Park-Usage-Application.docx.pdf

Millinocket Town Trails connect directly to the Jerry Pond parking area. Both the Raymond North and Dolby trails that connect to Jerry Pond are good for biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. The Dolby Trail is snowmobile-friendly. https://katahdinareatrails.org/millinocket-trails/

Location: At the end of New Jersey Street through the Hillcrest Neighborhood in the Northeast of Millinocket.

For more information, contact the Town of Millinocket - https://millinocket.org/community/town-parks-and-trails/