Quincy Shore Reservation

Quincy Shore Reservation is a state park spanning more than 80 acres along Quincy Bay, with a sandy beach stretching several kilometers along the Boston Harbor shoreline. The beach has gentle slopes and is bordered by grassy areas and scattered trees.

The area was established as a park in the late 1800s and preserves a location where an important meeting between colonists and Native Americans took place in 1621. This encounter later influenced the naming of the entire state of Massachusetts.

The name reflects a historical meeting between early settlers and Native Americans that took place here. Today, visitors come to walk, swim, and spend time with friends and family, especially during warmer months.

The park offers free parking and easy beach access for all visitors. Lifeguards are present during the warmest months, and special equipment is available for those with mobility limitations.

A hill within the park marks where an early encounter took place that later shaped the name of Massachusetts itself. Visitors can explore this spot and feel a direct link to the founding history of the region.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1899

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/quincy-shores-reservation

GPS coordinates: 42.28060,-71.01720

Latest update: December 12, 2025 17:43