Friends of Coburn Pond

Friends of Coburn Pond is comprised of volunteers who serve as stewards of this wonderful six-acre swimming hole on Coburn Road in East Montpelier. Coburn Pond has been a well-loved gathering place for generations, where people have come out to swim in the aquifer-clear water as the seasons allow, and to enjoy various kinds of informal recreation all year round

After years of protecting this popular swimming hole for public access using Vermont’s Act 250 Land Use process, Friends of Coburn Pond is now working to help preserve the pond in perpetuity for swimming and outdoor recreation.

We welcome full participation from neighbors and all stakeholders with the development of a long-term management plan that will support the Town of East Montpelier to conserve the property and protect public access.

Become a Friend Donate

Blog Posts

2024 Friends of Coburn Pond Annual Meeting

by Renee Carpenter | Mar 4, 2024 | What's happening with the Friends?

Friday, March 22nd starting with a 5:30 Potluck in the Community Meeting Space at the East Montpelier Fire Station We'll have a short business meeting after the potluck to review events of the past years at Coburn Pond, and discuss what we might want to see there for...

Snowmobiles – South of Coburn Pond

by Wordandwebworks | Feb 27, 2019 | Winter

South of Coburn Pond, the gate to allow snowmobiles through has been open since mid-December. Last week, on February 20th, a core member of Friends of Coburn Pond snapped this photo of the snowmobilers on their new path. Anyone else like to walk, ski, and snow shoe on...

Ice Fishing

by Wordandwebworks | Jan 5, 2019 | Winter

Each year, community members gather for ice fishing on Coburn Pond. This picture was taken on January 5, 2019 by Ross Hazel, looking south across the pond.

Late September at the Pond

by Renee Carpenter | Sep 28, 2018 | Visiting the Pond

Early autumn, late afternoon Cold overnights mean that the water's getting cooler. I walked in from Coburn Road behind three Goddard students. They’re talking in voices of contentment and curiosity, although I can’t really hear the words. When they stop at the water,...

Become a Friend of Coburn Pond

Sign up in this form to become a Member of Coburn Pond and receive occasional email updates. If you'd like to volunteer, please feel free to send us a note using the contact form below!