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
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.
Accessibility
Renovation added accessible paths throughout the park
Managed by
City of Quincy Department of Natural Resources / Quincy Housing Authority
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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
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
Can I bring my dog to Taffrail Road Playground?
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.
Is Taffrail Road Playground wheelchair accessible?
Renovation added accessible paths throughout the park