Crystal Lake (Newton, Massachusetts)

Crystal Lake
Fishing
Location of Crystal Lake in Massachusetts, USA.
Location of Crystal Lake in Massachusetts, USA.
Crystal Lake
Location of Crystal Lake in Massachusetts, USA.
Location of Crystal Lake in Massachusetts, USA.
Crystal Lake
Location of Crystal Lake in Massachusetts, USA.
Location of Crystal Lake in Massachusetts, USA.
Crystal Lake
LocationNewton, Massachusetts
Coordinates42°19′38″N 71°12′01″W / 42.32722°N 71.20028°W / 42.32722; -71.20028
Primary outflowsCharles River
Basin countriesUnited States
Surface area33 acres (13 ha)
Max. depth31 ft (9.4 m)
Water volume142,000,000 US gal (436 acre⋅ft)
Surface elevation141 ft (43 m)
SettlementsNewton Centre, Massachusetts

Crystal Lake is a 33-acre (130,000 m2) natural great pond located in Newton, Massachusetts.[1] Its shores, mostly lined with private homes, also host two small parks and a designated swimming area with a bathhouse. The public is not allowed to swim outside of the small swimming area.[2][3]

  1. ^ Nedeljkovic, Srdjan (2009). "Crystal Lake: A Brief History". Articles About Crystal Lake. Newton, Massachusetts: Crystal Lake Conservancy. Retrieved April 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Crystal Lake". City of Newton. Retrieved 29 June 2021.
  3. ^ Primack, Richard (2 August 2017). "Swimming (illegally?) in Crystal Lake". Newton Tab. Retrieved 29 June 2021.