Shrewsbury Gets State Grant To Upgrade Jordan Pond Walkway

SHREWSBURY, MA — A big upgrade for pedestrians and bicyclists may soon be coming to Jordan Pond in Shrewsbury.

The town on Tuesday received a $50,000 grant from the MassTrails program to "pursue the design and engineering for a new shared use path on the southern, eastern, and northern sides of Jordan Pond," state officials said.

Today, a paved path at Jordan Pond only extends from the parking lot on Ridgeland Road along the west side of the path. The remaining path around the pond is a mix of dirt and sand. The dirt pathway often floods, preventing easy access.

The Shrewsbury MassTrails grant was one of 81 handed out to cities and towns on Tuesday. Shrewsbury's grant comes with a $20,000 local match requirement.