Long before JP became one of the nation’s first street car suburbs, Bostonians flocked to the shores of Jamaica Pond to find relief from the heat and congestion of city life. Today, Jamaica Pond, the crown jewel of Olmsted’s Emerald Necklace, is a popular place for boating, running, walking and community activities.
- ​​​​​​​Take a sailing lesson on a 17ft Cape Cod Daysailer through Courageous Sailing’s summer program.
- Rent a rowboat or kayak at the Pond’s Boat House. No reservations required.
- Listen to live music from the Pond’s Band Stand and enjoy summer evening concerts and movies at Pinebank Promontory, overlooking the pond.
- Dance to the sounds of local musicians at the annual JP Music Festival held in the punchbowl field next to the pond.
- Join thousands of Lantern Parade participants who create a shimming band of light along the 1.5 mile walking path around the pond.
- Savor a delicious pour-over coffee or dark and decadent hot chocolate at 7 Pond Coffee Bar
- Admire the dedication and artistry of the area’s gardeners on the annual JP Garden Tour.
- Walk, run and bike along the Pond’s recently renovated and redesigned pathways.
While Pondside has evolved from its farming and vacation home origins it retains a special character. Pondside housing stock includes gorgeous Victorian and Greek Revival style homes as well as Colonial Style single family homes, new construction condos and a few of JP’s signature triple deckers.
Our Pondside Sales Highlights
25 Lochstead Avenue, Jamaica Plain: This grand and architecturally significant 4 bedroom Colonial home has been beautifully renovated and restored. With a stunning chef’s kitchen, elegant original details, a expansive yard with mature plantings and a 2 car garage, this home is a rare find in the city.
6 Holbrook Street, Units 2 and 3: The units in this grand Pondside Victorian home have flexible layout options and retain many of the original details including warm hardwood floors, decorative mantle pieces, ceiling medallions and door transoms.
