Behind Atlantic Middle School on Hollis Avenue in North Quincy sit two public playing fields, Joseph W. Koch Memorial Field and O'Neil Field, both roughly 8.3 acres of grass used for soccer and softball. The school building itself is not public, but the fields function as neighborhood open space outside school hours.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Hours
Quincy prohibits remaining in a park or playground from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise. That's the town default unless posted otherwise.
Managed by
Quincy Recreation Department (fields)
617-376-1000 · WebsiteCommon questions
Can the public use the fields behind Atlantic Middle School?
Yes, Joseph W. Koch Memorial Field and O'Neil Field behind the school are public playing fields when not reserved for school or league use.
Where do I park at Atlantic Middle School?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Atlantic Middle School?
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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.