Merrymount Park is Quincy's largest and busiest park, 80 acres off Hancock Street in Wollaston with a playground, amphitheater, shaded picnic pavilion, seasonal bathhouse and boathouse, and fields for baseball, softball, basketball, tennis, soccer, volleyball and football. It abuts the salt marsh at Black's Creek, with a paved loop trail and a forested nature trail along the water.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
Paved 0.4-mile loop trail plus a forested nature trail along Black's Creek.
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.
Kayak
Allowed summer boating program
Managed by
Quincy Department of Natural Resources
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On site
Restroom
Seasonal bathhouse
Picnic area
Shaded picnic pavilion.
Dock
William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility on Black's Creek.
Common questions
Is there a boathouse at Merrymount Park?
Yes, the William F. Ryan Boating and Sailing Facility runs a seasonal boating and sailing program on Black's Creek, a saltwater lagoon within the park.
Is Merrymount Park good for young kids?
Yes, between the playground, shaded pavilion, and flat paved loop trail it works well for families, though the bathhouse and boathouse only run in summer.
Where do I park at Merrymount Park?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Merrymount Park?
No, entry is free.
Can I bring my dog to Merrymount Park?
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.