Sailors Home Pond is a 1.7-acre stormwater retention pond at Rice Road and Wendell Avenue, named for a 19th-century retired-sailors' boarding house that once stood on its shore. The city recently completed a dredging and restoration project here, and turtles have returned to the restored habitat.
What to expect
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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Quincy Department of Public Works / Natural Resources
WebsiteWhat's here
On site
Info kiosk
Interpretive signage was added as part of the restoration project.
Worth knowing
- The pond is fed by Furnace Brook and drains into the Neponset River watershed; its dredging and restoration project added native plantings and interpretive signage.
Common questions
Can you swim in Sailors Home Pond?
No, it functions as a stormwater retention and wildlife pond rather than a swimming area.
Can I bring my dog to Sailors Home 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. Posted signs at the site take precedence.