Orchard Street is a modest neighborhood beach on Bayside Road in Squantum with about 100 yards of sand and a small ramp for hand-launching boats. It is a local swim spot rather than a destination beach, with no lifeguard on duty.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free, resident-sticker rules may apply in season
Swimming
Water not monitored off-season
Dogs
Quincy requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property; an unleashed dog draws a $50 fine, and the Quarry Street dog park is the off-leash exception.
Kayak
Allowed year-round, hand carry
Managed by
Quincy Health Department (water testing) / Park Division
(617) 376-1278 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree, resident-sticker rules may apply in season
Bayside Rd on-street
Details unconfirmed
Bayside Rd on-street
Spacesunconfirmed
Reports vary from ample to resident-only; assume street parking with possible seasonal sticker rules.
What's here
Facilities
Dock
Small ramp suitable for hand-launching a kayak or small boat.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Orchard Beach in Quincy open today?
Orchard 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 a boat launch at Orchard Street beach?
There is a small ramp good for hand-carrying a kayak or canoe in, not a trailer boat ramp.
Is there parking at Orchard Beach, and what does it cost?
Free lot (free, resident-sticker rules may apply in season). Bayside Rd on-street
What rules should I know at Orchard Beach?
No lifeguard; nearest patrolled water is at Wollaston Beach.
Can you swim at Orchard Beach?
There is no MA DPH swim status for Orchard 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 Orchard Beach?
Quincy requires dogs to be leashed whenever off the owner's property; an unleashed dog draws a $50 fine, and the Quarry Street dog park is the off-leash exception.
Do you need a beach sticker to park at Orchard Beach?
A beach sticker applies to parking here. free, resident-sticker rules may apply in season.