Squaw Rock Park sits at the tip of the Squantum peninsula next to Nickerson Beach, centered on a large rock outcrop where a cairn commemorates a 1621 landing by Myles Standish guided by Squanto, the source of the Squantum neighborhood's name. At low tide a sand bar reaches out toward Thompson Island.
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.
Hours
Quincy prohibits remaining in a park or playground from one hour after sunset until one hour before sunrise.
Managed by
Quincy Department of Natural Resources
Common questions
What is the history behind Squaw Rock?
A cairn placed in 1895 marks a 1621 landing here by Myles Standish, guided by Squanto, which is where the Squantum neighborhood gets its name.
Where do I park at Squaw Rock Park?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Squaw Rock 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.