Taffrail Road Playground is a 1-acre Germantown park recently rebuilt by the Quincy Housing Authority with the city's first splash pad, two basketball courts, accessible paths, and a small permeable parking area. The splash pad is also referred to locally as Quackie Lingoes Park, honoring the late Robert 'Quackie' Lingoes.
What to expect
Ages
Not documented beyond general playground/splash-pad use
Splash pad
Present, Vortex Explora interactive splash features, City of Quincy's first splash pad
Parking
Not confirmed · unconfirmed
Accessibility
Renovation added accessible paths throughout the park
Managed by
City of Quincy Department of Natural Resources / Quincy Housing Authority
617-376-1253 · WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Parking not sourced yet
Check the town or agency pages before you go.
What's here
On site
Benches
seating areas as part of renovation
Common questions
Is the splash pad seasonal?
Yes, splash pads in Massachusetts municipal parks run in summer months only; exact opening/closing dates for this one were not confirmed.
Is this the same as Quackie Lingoes Park?
Yes, this splash pad and playground is also referred to locally as Quackie Lingoes Park, named for the late Robert 'Quackie' Lingoes.
What ages is Taffrail Road Playground best for?
Not documented beyond general playground/splash-pad use
What's the surface at Taffrail Road Playground?
Not documented Poured-rubber and mats stay cooler and are easier for wheels than sand or mulch.
Does Taffrail Road Playground have a splash pad, and when does it run?
Present, Vortex Explora interactive splash features, City of Quincy's first splash pad
Is there an entry fee at Taffrail Road Playground?
No, entry is free.
Is Taffrail Road Playground wheelchair accessible?
Renovation added accessible paths throughout the park