Baker Beach, also called Broady Beach locally, is a small neighborhood strand on the Town River near Palmer and Broady Streets in Germantown. A playground and picnic area sit right next to the sand, but the Palmer Street entrance is on a busy road, which makes parking awkward.
What to expect
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
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
Free lot
Costfree
Palmer Street on-street
Details unconfirmed
Palmer Street on-street
CostfreeSpacesfew, street only
City page describes parking as difficult because the Palmer Street entrance sits on a main road.
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Picnic area
Picnic area adjoins the playground next to the beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Baker (Broady) 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 this the same as Baker Beach Playground?
They are two parts of one small waterfront: the sand is Baker (Broady) Beach and the play equipment and salt marsh edge next to it are logged separately as Baker Beach Playground and Salt Marsh.
Is there parking at Baker (Broady) Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). Palmer Street on-street
Can you swim at Baker (Broady) Beach?
Yes. Baker (Broady) 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 Baker (Broady) 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 Baker (Broady) Beach?
No, entry is free.