On the eastern end of Watertown sits the Crestbrook Park complex, known predominately for it's golf course.
Upon first entering the area, the vision scans to Merriman Pond, a 36 acre nature estuary that has been a source of much pleasure for fisherman for many years.
The Town of Watertown Ct allows no motors on the pond, so as to preserve it's natural beauty, and also so as to not disrupt the gentle nature balance that exists here.
In warm weather, row boats, kayaks and canoes can be seen quite often.
Recently, the town and a local scout group have collaborated to cut a nature trail around the lake on it's west bank.
Right along side the boat ramp for Meriman Pond in Watertown Ct is the entrance to the walking trail.
The new sign board contains the details of the aquatic and plant life that can be found there. The trail starts just to it's left.
Using the trail will require proper footwear and long pants are advisable.
Cut outs providing access to the lake dot the trail allowing for an angler to gain access to some of the deep pools along the banks. Be careful as you walk, because you're liable to come across one of natures' creatures back there. Red fox roam these woods, as do raccoons, skunks, deer and there have been occasional black bear sightings.
Look to the opposite bank as you get out there and a beaver lodge sits right on the golf course side of the lake, protected by the shallows and some marshy areas.
As the fall season sets upon us, this will become an ideal place to spend an afternoon communing with nature and enjoying the colors of the leaves on the hardwood trees that line the lake.
This last photo is a scenic view of Merriman Pond just at sunrise. Geese still resting on the pond, waiting for the sun to hit the lake. Still too early for the fishermen to be hitting the waters, and the golfers that pass have something else in mind.
Merriman Pond in Watertown Ct, a great place to pass some time, enjoy a great recreation area owned by the Town of Watertown Ct, and appreciate the gifts of nature that surround us.
Merriman Pond and Crestbrook Park are on Northfield Rd in Watertown Ct.
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