Mound Street Beach in Quincy Point is one of the city's largest sandy beaches, running close to 180 yards, with soccer fields and a playground right behind the sand. The city's own facility listing calls it Mound Street Field and Beach, treating the ball field and shoreline as one property.
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
On-street plus adjacent field parking
Details unconfirmed
On-street plus adjacent field parking
CostfreeSpacesunconfirmed
City copy notes parking is available, without specifying a formal lot.
Access points along this beach
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Mound Street Beach in Quincy open today?
Mound Street 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 there room to play sports here too?
Yes. The multi-use grass field next to the sand hosts cricket and soccer, which is unusual among Quincy's small beaches.
Is there parking at Mound Street Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free). On-street plus adjacent field parking
Can you swim at Mound Street Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Mound Street 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 Mound Street 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 Mound Street Beach?
No, entry is free.