Butler's Pond is a small urban pond off Merrymount, Marginal, and Butler Roads that was fully restored after years of eutrophication, invasive weeds, and a broken fence; it now supports muskrats, painted and snapping turtles, and a resident flock of ducks. In cold winters it becomes an informal neighborhood skating spot.
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.
Ice-Skating
Allowed deep winter, informal, ice conditions not monitored
Managed by
Quincy Department of Natural Resources, with Friends of Butler's Pond volunteer stewardship
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Benches
Community-added rain gardens and stormwater filtration line the shore.
Common questions
Can you swim in Butler's Pond?
No, it is a restored stormwater and wildlife pond rather than a supervised swimming spot.
Can you ice skate on Butler's Pond?
Longtime neighbors have skated there in the depths of winter when a hard freeze beats the snow, but it is informal and not maintained or monitored for ice safety.
Where do I park at Butler's Pond?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Butler's Pond?
Not confirmed; check the town's page before you go.
Can I bring my dog to Butler's Pond?
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.
What rules should I know at Butler's Pond?
Ice skating here is informal and not monitored for ice safety; conditions depend on a hard freeze without snow cover.