Phase 1 Wigwam Pond Plan Underway: Goodbye Invasives!

The Town of Dedham has announced major strides in tackling invasive plants both in the water and along the shoreline at Wigwam Pond. This represents the critical first phase in the Wigwam Pond Public Access and Recreation Plan, completed in 2023

The Town’s website highlights the Conservation Division’s 2025 work to combat invasives in and around Wigwam Pond.

Partnering with Water & Wetland, a wetland management company, the Town has surveyed and treated both aquatic invaders—Eurasian milfoil and fanwort—and the dense shoreline stands of Phragmites (common reed). Removing these plants is key to restoring the pond’s health.

Looking ahead, the Town says it will continue working with Water & Wetland to manage invasives and monitor water quality. As the pond recovers, officials say they plan to advance Phases 2 and 3 of the Wigwam Pond Public Access and Recreation Plan—enhancing current access and mapping new connections around the pond.

At 23 acres, Wigwam Pond is a hidden gem in Dedham. Removing the invasive plants is a crucial first step—not only for restoring the pond’s health but also for opening it up so more people can enjoy it.

View of Wigwam Pond from Eastern Ave - Across from Barnes Memorial Park (January 30, 2026)