Mill Pond in historic Marstons Mills dates to the 17th century when part of the Marstons Mill River was dammed to power a gristmill on its shores.

Today, Mill Pond is one of the most photographed bodies of water on Cape Cod. It’s beautiful, with serene white swans gliding on its crisp, blue surface, an image easily lifted from a 19th-century postcard. Mill Pond is a scenic wildlife refuge and active herring run for fish making their way upstream to spawn in Middle Pond.

The Barnstable Clean Water Colation has developed a plan to restore the pond and improve its water quality.

Marstons Mills Pond is adjacent to Contuit Road (MA-149) near the intersection of Falmouth Road (MA-28).