Little Fresh Pond Shoreline Restoration and Drainage Improvement Project

Goal: Enhance water views of Little Fresh Pond   

At the southeastern end of Little Fresh Pond, the previously degraded access area has been restored to create a more stable, universally accessible path to the edge of the water. 

An artisan-crafted bench allows visitors to sit quietly amongst the newly planted vegetation and watch over Little Fresh Pond.  A cedar log-lined pathway creates access to the water and a small beach area that was designed to resist compaction.   This will alleviate both erosion and water quality issues in Little Fresh Pond.

Mitch Ryerson is the artist responsible for the design and construction of the new bench.  He has this to say about his design:

The bench at Little Fresh Pond is intended to provide comfortable seating in a way that responds to the landscape and the particular use of the site.  My idea was that curving the bench as it faces the pond will create a space that feels sheltered from the paths yet remains open and inviting. The choice of  wood and fieldstone for the materials will help the bench blend in to the natural environment and will keep maintenance to a minimum. This spot is particularly beautiful and unique. My goal with this design is to help people enjoy what is already there.