Fire Station Beach is a small, tucked-away strand at the end of Doane Street on the Fore River and Rock Island Cove, right next to the Quincy Fire Department's Engine 8 house. It has no facilities of its own, but locals fish here and it stays quiet compared to the bigger beaches nearby.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
Season
Open year-round, dawn to dusk
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, Sea Street
Details unconfirmed
On-street, Sea Street
CostfreeSpacesfew, street only
Free but limited on-street parking along Sea Street; the fire station's own apron is reserved for department use.
Access points along this beach
What's here
Facilities
Restrooms
Houghs Neck Community Center, about two blocks west
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Fire Station 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.
Are there bathrooms near Fire Station Beach?
Not at the beach itself. The closest public restrooms are at the Houghs Neck Community Center about two blocks west, and only while its programs are running.
Is there parking at Fire Station Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). On-street, Sea Street
Can you swim at Fire Station Beach?
Fire Station 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 Fire Station 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 Fire Station Beach?
No, entry is free.