Jamaica Plain · Running route
Jamaica Pond Running Route
- Distance
- 1.5 mi
- Route
- Pond loop
- Area
- Jamaica Plain
Run it, connect Strava or upload your run — your medal unlocks automatically. Free.
Jamaica Pond is part of Boston's Emerald Necklace: a quiet 1.5-mile loop around the water, under big trees, with the boathouse halfway around.
The route
- Distance: 1.5 miles around the pond.
- Terrain: flat paved path.
- Extend it: continue into the Arnold Arboretum or Olmsted Park.
Tips
- Two laps make a 5K.
- Shared with walkers and strollers — be patient at busy times.
- Beautiful in the fall.
How to unlock the Jamaica Pond medal
- Run the route above — any pace counts, walk breaks included.
- Copy your Strava activity link (or a link to a screenshot of your watch or phone).
- Submit it on the Park Mile Passport page. Once approved, the Jamaica Pond medal unlocks in your passport. It's free.
Running with a crew? Join the Park Mile club on Strava and share your park runs.
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