Watson Pond State Park is a public recreation area occupying on the east side of Watson Pond in the northern portion of the city of Taunton, Massachusetts. The state park comprises a swimming beach, picnic area, bathhouse and pavilion. Fishing and non-motorized boating are offered. In the news In 2006, Watson Pond was reopened for swimming after being closed for 18 years as result of a high bacterial count. In 2010, the park was one of a thousand places given favorable mention by the Great Places in Massachusetts Commission. References External links Watson Pond State Park Department of Conservation and Recreation Greater Taunton Area Taunton, Massachusetts State parks of Massachusetts Parks in Bristol County, Massachusetts