Avalon Beach is a sandy neighborhood beach on Avalon Avenue in Germantown, with a grassy strip, shade trees, and benches behind about 150-200 yards of sand. It has no lifeguard or restrooms, so it draws mostly nearby residents rather than day-trippers.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Hours
No posted gate hours; assume dawn to dusk like the city's other neighborhood beaches
Season
Open year-round, no gate
Accessibility
No accessible parking, beach wheelchair, or step-free path documented
Dogs
City ordinance bars dogs (except service animals) from any Quincy-managed beach from May 1 through October 31; no citywide leash exemption is documented for the rest of the year at these beaches.
Allowed now · ban starts May 1Managed by
City of Quincy Department of Natural Resources, Park Division
617-376-1253 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
On-street, Avalon Avenue/Washington Court
Details unconfirmed
On-street, Avalon Avenue/Washington Court
CostfreeSpacesstreet only
No dedicated lot; on-street parking only.
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
Picnic tables under shade trees
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Avalon Beach in Quincy open today?
Avalon Beach is not monitored right now. MA DPH samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day and posts no advisories or all-clears off-season, so there is no swim status to report. Swimming off-season is at your own risk.
Is there a lifeguard at Avalon Beach?
No. Avalon is an unguarded neighborhood beach; swim at your own risk and keep an eye on kids.
Is there parking at Avalon Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). On-street, Avalon Avenue/Washington Court
Can you swim at Avalon Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Avalon Beach off-season: the state samples beach water Memorial Day to Labor Day. Swimming off-season is at your own risk; check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Avalon Beach?
City ordinance bars dogs (except service animals) from any Quincy-managed beach from May 1 through October 31; no citywide leash exemption is documented for the rest of the year at these beaches.
Is there an entry fee at Avalon Beach?
No, entry is free.