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
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
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?
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 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?
Yes. Mound Street 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 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.