Willand Pond — Attraction in Somersworth

It’s very easy to drive right past Willand Pond without realizing what’s there and the recreational opportunities it holds. Willand Pond is a 66-acre body of water located partly in Dover and partly in Somersworth. It is surrounded on one side by an easy walking trail on the west, north, and east sides. The rest of the shoreline is privately owned and has commercial and residential buildings. The walking trail measures about 1.7 miles round-trip. There are two access points with parking lots. One is off Route 108 across from Strafford Farms Restaurant in Dover. The other is from the roadway directly across from the traffic lights at the Tri-City Plaza in Somersworth. The lot in Dover is larger and more visible from the road. Parking and admission are free. Checkout our vedio...

Willand Pond is a great place to walk with yourself, a friend, your family, and/or your dog(s). The trail begins across from Strafford Farms Restaurant and ends right behind the Willand Park Museum under construction on High St. From one end to the other is 1 mile, so is 2 miles round trip. What's neat is they have various exercise stations along the whole path, some seating, and a picnic table. Dogs have great access to the water for a drink or a swim. It's a great spot to get a little exercise or take the dogs for...

I enjoy coming and walking my dog. That being said the are clearly posted signs that say dogs must be leashed and rarely does this happen. My dog is deaf and has anxiety from that I am sure, so when someone else is walking with their dog off leash, she gets a little crazy. If my dog bites your dog, who...