Mound Street Beach, Mound Street, Quincy, MA, USA
https://www.quincyma.gov/departments/natural_resources/park/beaches.php
Owned By: City of Quincy
Quincy’s 3-acre Mound Street Beach & Field features a sandy beach, plus shade structures and a large grassy field for cricket and soccer. In addition, there is water access to Town River Bay for swimming, paddling and fishing. Shellfishing is not permitted. It is located in the Quincy Point neighborhood.
Hunting is not allowed on this property.
FISHING ADVISORY: It’s important to know that some of our freshwater fisheries are contaminated with mercury, PFAS and/or other concerning substances. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health maintains an online database with up-to-date advisories regarding fish consumption, sorted by location. We recommend you consult this valuable resource when planning a fishing excursion.
Features
This land is within the region of the Neponset band of the Massachusett (or Massachuseuk). To learn more about our local Native American tribes, we encourage you to interact with their members. The Massachusett tribe at Ponkapoag shares information on its website.
Trail Description
A short paved trail leads to a sandy beach.
Habitats and Wildlife
Grassy park with a sandy beach plus some pitch pine, oak, and maple, located on Town River Bay.
The Town River begins between McGrath Highway and Elm Street in Quincy, and flows northeast to Broad Meadows, where it widens considerably. From there, it continues eastward and flows into the Fore River at Shipyard Point, a short distance downstream of the Quincy-Weymouth line.
The Fore River serves as the boundary line between the towns of Weymouth and Braintree. It flows for about 3 miles, into Quincy, where it meets Town River, and then flows for another 2 miles into Hingham Bay. In its final few miles, the Fore River is nearly a mile wide in some places. We encourage you to follow and support the Fore River Watershed Association.
Historic Site: No
Park: Yes
Beach: Yes
Boat Launch: Yes
Lifeguards: No
Size: 3 acres
Hours: Dawn to Dusk
Parking: Large on-site parking lot on Mound Street in Quincy.
Cost: Free
Trail Difficulty: Easy
Facilities:
Benches, picnic table, trash receptacles, shade pavilion, bicycle rack.
Dogs: Dogs must remain on leash. Always clean up after your dog! Dogs are not permitted on the beach from May to September.
Boat Ramp: No
ADA Access: Yes
Scenic Views: Yes
Waterbody/Watershed: Town River (Fore River watershed)