Mountain Valley Park Pond At A Glance...
- Locals call it the Mud Hole, a swimming pond that local volunteers built in the 1940s.
- Park at the pond and walk Patriots Path; two playgrounds and a bridge to Pastime Fields are a short way down the path.
- In a cold winter the pond freezes and opens for ice skating.
- Todays Sunrise: 6:44 am, Sunset: 4:41 pm
- New Jersey Skylands Region Morris County
About Mountain Valley Park Pond
Mountain Valley Park Pond is a small pond with a path around it, known all over town as the Mud Hole. The borough calls it a beautiful pond to walk around and admire, and a great place to fish or host a campfire. It is no longer open for swimming.
The pond sits right on Patriots Path, so it is a good spot to park and set out on the trail. A short distance down the path are two playgrounds, one of them called Welcoming Woods, which opened on May 23, 2021 after a Girl Scout troop worked on it for their senior award, and a bridge across to Pastime Fields.
In winter, if it gets cold enough, the pond freezes and opens for ice skating.
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Activities:
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Walking
Amenities:- Parking Lot(s)
- Picnic / Sitting Area
- Grills / Firering
- Playground
Trails:- Walking Paths
Park Type:- Municipal / City Park
- Playground
Rules/Regulations:- Swimming Not Permitted
Contact / Location
A Brief History
The Mud Hole was built mainly by local volunteers, from contractors to children, on land donated by Pietro Clementi. A parade down Main Street in August 1948 helped win the borough council's support, the council pledged $7,500 for construction, and the pond opened for official swimming on Memorial Day in 1949.
Tips and Tricks
Fire pit reservations are made through the Borough of Mendham's website. The borough's police department stocks the pond with trout for its annual Fishing Frenzy. Ice skating depends on how cold it has been, and the borough posts skating conditions on its website.
Hours / Season of Operation
Open all year; check the Borough of Mendham's website for current hours.
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Mendham, New Jersey 07945