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
Managed by
Quincy Department of Natural Resources
Getting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
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).
Is there an entry fee at Squaw Rock Park?
No, entry is free.