Discover the Tranquility of Baldwins Pond

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are starting from downtown Meriden, head south on Main Street. Continue walking for about 0.5 miles. You will pass several shops and restaurants. When you reach the intersection with East Main Street, turn left. Continue for another 0.3 miles until you reach the junction with Route 66 (East Main Street). Turn right onto Route 66 and walk for approximately 0.4 miles. Look for the entrance to Baldwins Pond on your left, just past the intersection with Parker Avenue. The pond area is easily accessible from the sidewalk.

• Public Transit (Bus)

  From Meriden Station, take the CTtransit bus route 15 heading towards Wallingford. Get off at the stop on East Main Street at Parker Avenue. From there, walk north on Parker Avenue for about 0.2 miles, then turn left onto Route 66. Walk for approximately 0.1 miles, and you will see Baldwins Pond on your right. The pond is a short walk from the bus stop.

• Biking

  If you have a bike, start at the Meriden Green and head south on the bike path that follows the Connecticut River. Continue for about 1 mile until you reach the intersection with East Main Street. Turn left onto East Main Street. After 0.3 miles, turn right onto Route 66. Baldwins Pond will be on your left after about 0.2 miles. There are bike racks available near the pond for parking.