Perry Beach runs along Manet Avenue in Houghs Neck immediately next to Parkhurst Beach, and the two have effectively functioned as a single combined shoreline since the 1960s. Like its neighbor, it has a playground on the sand and skyline views, but no lifeguard.
What to expect
Swimming
Water not monitored by DPH
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
Shared with Parkhurst Beach, on-street plus small municipal area
Details unconfirmed
Shared with Parkhurst Beach, on-street plus small municipal area
CostfreeSpacesunconfirmed
Access points along this beach
Bayswater Road entrance (shared with Parkhurst)
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Perry 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.
Should Perry Beach and Parkhurst Beach be treated as one page?
Functionally yes; the city administers them as a single combined municipal frontage, and this dataset keeps both seed entries but flags them for a possible merge.
Can you swim at Perry Beach?
Perry 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 Perry 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 Perry Beach?
No, entry is free.