Back Beach sits at the base of Town River Bay where Delano Avenue meets Utica Street. It is a straightforward neighborhood swimming beach known for calmer, deeper water good for longer swims, but it has essentially no on-site parking or facilities.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open year-round, no gate
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
Paid lot
Costn/a
None at the beach
Details unconfirmed
None at the beach
Costn/aSpaces0
City page states no parking within the beach area; nearest MBTA bus stops are within walking distance.
Access points along this beach
Delano Ave/Utica St entrance
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Back Beach in Quincy open today?
open to the public; water quality here is not monitored by MA DPH (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Can I park at Back Beach?
Not really. The city describes no parking within the beach area itself, so plan to walk in from a nearby street or bus stop.
What rules should I know at Back Beach?
No jet skis or motor boats.
Can you swim at Back Beach?
Back Beach is town-owned and its water is not monitored by MA DPH, so there is no official swim status. Check conditions posted at the beach.
Are dogs allowed at Back 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 Back Beach?
No, entry is free.