Hopkins Pond

This is Hopkins Pond, a cornerstone of Haddonfield's nature. The pond has been in Haddonfield for more than 200 years, since 1789, when the earthen dam was built so that the water could power a grist mill. What is rarely advertised, and can not be found anywhere on the Internet, is that Hopkins Pond's nature trails are built on top of a landfill. It is a popular place for hikes, fishing, and for the cross country team to go on team runs. Although, it has been completely "beautified" to hide its toxic pollution and past.