Framingham's Learned Pond Closed Until Further Notice

FRAMINGHAM, MA - The Framingham Recreation Department announced Friday afternoon that the bathing beach at Learned Pond is closed due to an elevated E. coli bacteria count.

This is occurring on the hottest weekend of the summer so far, with temperatures expected to reach the high 90s.

Some strains of E. coli can cause severe stomach cramps, bloody diarrhea and vomiting if water containing them is ingested.

The water will be re-tested and the waterfront will open once the bacteria is back within acceptable limits, according to the recreation department.

Swimming may cause illness if the water is ingested. The beach will be open for sunbathing, while staff is present, while the waterfront is closed.

The bathing beaches at both Saxonville Beach and Waushakum Beach are not affected by this closure and will remain open to the public.

The most recent lab results can be found at:

https://www.framinghamma.gov/3493/2022-Bathing-Beach-Water-Quality-Laborat

To learn more about MA Standards for Bathing Beaches, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/beach-water-quality

For questions, contact the Recreation Department at (508) 532-5960