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Park Division
The City of Quincy boasts 27 miles of shoreline and numerous municipal beaches as well as many other private, neighborhood beaches. The Park Department and the Department of Public Works share responsibilities in maintaining our beaches.
Avalon Beach
Avalon Beach is a long narrow beach located on Avalon Road in Quincy Point. From Washington Street, turn left onto Washington Court and then bear right onto Avalon Road. It borders Twin Rivers and the Marina. With approximately 150-200 yards of beachfront, it offers swimming, park benches, shade trees and picnic tables. On street parking is available and the M.B.T.A. has a bus route close to the beach.
Back (Delano) Beach
Back Beach at the base of Town River Bay is a neighborhood beach on Delano Avenue and Utica Street. It is excellent for long distance swimming. There is no parking within the beach area and no jet skis or motor boats are allowed. There are bus routes within walking distance of the beach.
Baker (Broady) Beach
Baker Beach (Broady) is a small neighborhood beach in Germantown, located on Palmer Street near Broady Street, on the Town River. Amenities include a playground and a picnic area. Parking is difficult because the Palmer street entrance to the beach is on a main road. However, the M.B.T.A. does have bus routes that travel to the beach on a frequent basis.
Edgewater Drive Beach
Edgewater Drive Beach is a long and narrow beach, with 150-200 yards of beachfront, is located on Edgewater Drive in Hough's Neck facing East of Quincy Bay from Bell Street to 173 Edgewater Drive. The beach is adjacent to Raccoon Island. Edgewater Drive Beach offers residents amenities such as swimming, park benches and picnic tables.
Fire Station Beach
This little-known, but magnificent, beach is on the Fore River and Rock Island Cove. Beautiful and picturesque, this beach is one of Quincy's hidden environmental jewels.
Front (Heron) Beach
Front Beach, or Heron Beach is located in Adams Shore. It is a long and narrow beach area with 75-100 yards of beachfront. It offers swimming with a playground nearby. There is limited on street parking. The M.B.T.A. has a bus route to the beach.
Mound Street Beach
Mound Street Beach is located on Mound Street in Quincy Point. Mound Beach is a moderately sized beach that has close to 180 yards of beachfront. It is one of the City's largest sandy beaches and offers swimming, benches, picnic tables, adjoining soccer fields, and playgrounds. There is parking and the M.B.T.A. has a bus route that will drop you close to the beach.
Nickerson Beach
Located on Dorchester Street, Nickerson Beach is a small neighborhood beach with 15-20 yards of beachfront. Adjacent to the beach is a park for picnics with a walking path near Nickerson Rock. Views of the Boston Harbor Islands are breathtaking. On street parking is available but limited. The beach is on an M.B.T.A. bus route.
Orchard Beach
Located on Bayside Road in Squantum, Orchard Beach is a narrow neighborhood beach with approximately 100 yards of beachfront. Although accessible by car, it has limited on street parking. The beach offers swimming and walks along the Squantum peninsula.
Parkhurst (Perry) Beach
Parkhurst Beach is located on Bayswaters Road.
Rhoda Beach
Rhoda Beach is a small neighborhood beach located in the Hough’s Neck area of the City. It has two small beachfront areas, each 50 yards apart. There is no parking within the beach area.
Wollaston Beach
Quincy Shore Reservation was conceived in 1899 by the Metropolitan Parks Commissioners, and remains as the formal/legal name of Wollaston Beach, Caddy Park, and Moswetusset Hummock. The 'birth' of Wollaston Beach occurred in 1908 with the completion of the "Metropolitan Boulevard" from Atlantic St to Fenno St. The Department of Conservation and Recreation manages Wollaston including lifeguards and maintenance. For more information, please visit the DCR Wollaston Beach Page.
Water Sampling
The Health Department performs weekly water sampling at 13 of the city's beaches. For more information on that program contact their office at (617) 376-1270. To view the latest test results, please visit the Health Department Beach Results Page.