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
Water not monitored off-season
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.
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
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?
Baker (Broady) 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 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?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Baker (Broady) 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 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.