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
Allowed water tested by the state
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.
Banned now · back October 31Managed 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?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
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?
Yes. Avalon Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
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.