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
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Managed by
Quincy Department of Public Works / Natural Resources
WebsiteGetting in
Parking
Free lot
Costfree
Details unconfirmed
What's here
On site
Info kiosk
Interpretive signage was added as part of the restoration project.
Common questions
Can you swim in Sailors Home Pond?
No, it functions as a stormwater retention and wildlife pond rather than a swimming area.
Where do I park at Sailors Home Pond?
Free lot (free).
Is there an entry fee at Sailors Home Pond?
No, entry is free.