The current suspected bloom in Jamaica Pond appears like a dull green discoloration, the public health commission says. Blue-green algae blooms can produce toxins that may make people and pets sick.

Local News Jamaica Pond closed due to dangerous algae Blue-green algae can make humans and animals sick. Jamaica Pond is the largest body of water in the Emerald Necklace. David Lyon ...

BOSTON (WHDH) - Officials closed Jamaica Pond after a suspected blue-green algae bloom was confirmed Sunday morning and neighbors are wondering what caused the dangerous growth. “It’s usually ...

BOSTON — Boston's popular Jamaica Pond was closed Monday because of a suspected bloom of harmful algae. The Boston Public Health Commission issued a public health advisory because the agency ...

It happened at Baisley Pond in South Jamaica. The FDNY says a 16-year-old girl and a 12-year-old boy fell through the ice, becoming trapped in chest-deep water and stuck in mud.

Jamaica Plain, MA — 2/18/2025 - A sign posted at JP Pond reads, “Please do not feed, touch, or remove birds from the park.” and provides a QR code to use to report a sick, injured or dead bird.

A unit in a stately Jamaica Plain mansion that was once home to the Children’s Museum offers a unique living experience with views of Jamaica Pond. Carved out of the library and dining room of ...

Formed by a glacier, the 60-acre Jamaica Pond reaches a depth of 53 feet, making dives and searches difficult. Despite the depth of the water, drownings are relatively rare in Jamaica Pond.

Jamaica Pond temporarily has been closed due to potentially lethal algae bloom, according to a Boston Public Health Commission advisory. The commission urged park visitors to avoid contact with ...