The Board of Commissioners will celebrate the grand opening of a brand-new $325,000 investment at Hopkins Pond. The project includes a 28-foot octagonal pavilion, new brick-paver walkways, picnic areas, updated lighting fixtures, landscaping, and other site improvements. These enhancements were completed as part of the Commissioner’s Parks Alive initiative.
“Hopkins Pond has always been a well-loved place for our residents, and these improvements will help ensure it remains a beautiful, accessible destination for residents of all ages,” said Commissioner Jeffrey Nash, liaison to the Parks Department. “This latest investment further enriches the ways residents connect with and enjoy our shared green spaces.”
Originally an underground stream, Hopkins Pond was created in 1789 when John Estaugh Hopkins built an earthen dam to power the Haddon Mill, which operated until the 1850s. The pond and surrounding land were purchased by the Borough of Haddonfield in 1916 before becoming a Camden County park in 1927. Today, the park is home to diverse wildlife and remains a popular fishing destination.