Second Pond is located near St. John's on the Avalon Peninsula, accessed by driving 1.2 km down Donovan's Road from Petty Harbour Road to a large parking lot. The pond's coordinates are approximately 47°31′N 53°12′W, placing it in the Conception Bay South area of Division No. 1, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The paddling distance on Second Pond itself is approximately 2.4 km. The pond is notably large and features marshes and inlets that add variety to the paddling experience. Paddlers should be aware of submerged rocks near the shores, which are particularly relevant for stand-up paddleboarders. Jet skis also use the pond, though its size is sufficient that they generally do not pose a significant problem.

Second Pond connects to First Pond (approximately 900 m in length) via a passage running under the Petty Harbour Road bridge. This connection allows paddlers to extend their trip to include both ponds. SUP paddlers may need to sit down to pass under the bridge if water levels are high. At the far northern end of First Pond there is a dam that should be avoided entirely, as it is considered dangerous.

The two ponds together offer a combined paddling experience that takes in open water, marshes, and a navigable passage between them, making the route more varied than a simple out-and-back on a single body of water.