Squantum Point Park — Attraction in Quincy

A beach for my dogs, par excellence! Regular traffic from other off-leash dog owners. All have been friendly that I have met. You've got some beach, with all the smells, for the dogs. A bit rocky for people, but a tenderfoot can still do it barefoot. I do. Good for my aging feet! It is lovely that it is so close to town! The only downside is that if you have to use highway 3 - be prepared for delays. I avoid 3 with a passion, as it is a guaranteed delay.

The park is almost "hidden" by the local roads - but once you find it? Loads and loads of parking. I haven't seen the lot even close to being full - ever.

A great place for just walking - a great place to walk...

There are several walking paths here that crisscross a wild plain covered in high vegetation. There is good diversity in the vegetation, sporting many wildflowers. (Do take heed, however, should you care to investigate more closely: many locals use the path and its flowers as a toilet for their dogs.)

The "principal path" - if I may call it that - is separated from a rocky beach by a thin row of bushes. At one end of the path is the popular Marina Bay development. At the midpoint - I didn't venture further south - is Squantum Point; I have uploaded a couple of pictures there. This offers an excellent view of the famous painted LNG tank known as "The...

I tried going for a walk here with my young children. We encountered at least a half dozen large dogs running around off leash. If you go here, be aware that this is where dog owners go to let their dogs off leash. I haven't been back to walk or run, and I live close by. Also, this area could be much nicer than it is. It has tremendous potential, but is full of overgrown shrubbery and broken glass bottles and other litter on the ground. I would not run alone here as a woman. There are nice views...