Tour Information

With the Fresh Pond Reservation as a dramatic backdrop, the Walter J. Sullivan water purification facility is located on the former site of the old water works buildings. 

The building relates to the site's natural surroundings, using complementary exterior materials of granite, brick, slate and cast stone.  A two-story interior main lobby was designed with arched windows that allow natural light and unobstructed views of Fresh Pond.  The stone entrance and two stone medallions of the state and city seals were saved from the former water treatment plant to become part of the new lobby.  They form the background for the lobby's water fountain, designed in materials of granite, terrazzo and stainless steel.  Art within the building lobby, designed by a local artist, celebrates water by way of a unique terrazzo floor design and an 11-foot glass water column that is an interactive display for the public.  The column is connected to an exterior drinking fountain and comes to life with lights and bubbles when the drinking fountain is used.

Facility Tours:  For information on scheduling a tour of the facility, please click here for tour request form  also check the Friends of Fresh Pond Website at: http://friendsoffreshpond.org/

Next Tour: Sponsored by the Friends of Fresh Pond:

2011 Schedule

Tours of the Water Purification Facility

Dates: Monday Evenings: May 2, June 6, July 18, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm

Fresh Pond Reservation Walkabouts
Dates: Monday Evenings:June 13 and October 24
Time: 6:00 to 7:30 pm
Meeting Place :Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility Front Door
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

Walks in the Upper Cambridge Watershed

Dates: Monday Evenings: May 23 and September 26
Time: 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Meeting Place :Walter J. Sullivan Water Purification Facility Front Door
250 Fresh Pond Parkway, Cambridge

 Please email the Friends of Fresh Pond for details.