Squantum Point Park

June 29, 2019 Thunderstorms

This is a former naval airfield in Quincy that’s now a waterfront park.

Most of the walk is on a gravel trail with lush vegetation on both sides. We were surprised at how dense it was, and saw numerous butterflies, birds, and even some very tiny (1/2 inch long) frogs along the path. Although there were a few dog walkers, most of the trail was surprisingly empty.

At various points you have a view of the water or a small footpath to the gravelly and muddy beach.

The views of Boston are pretty good and you can also see planes taking off from Logan in the far distance.

On the western side you have a clear view of the famous water tanks from the local traffic reports.

Some parts of the shore have crumbling remnants of a pier or other structure.

One even urges “Help Stop Vandalism” 🙂

Farther along you hug a fence alongside a large warehouse, and then round a turn to some pretty impressive and wild marshes, where we saw a lone birder with binoculars.

Overall this walk had some good variety, water views, and a chance to see different birds along the way. It was a welcome oasis in Quincy.

Lots of birds, butterflies, and even small frogs on the paths. It had great views of Boston but a constant road noise from I-93 was a negative.
A short walk and then a good view on a stony beach. Many birds and tiny frogs and butterflies. Except for the noise, it’s close to Boston and is worth a visit.
It was pretty fun and there were a lot of small frogs. The paths were muddy but that could’ve been due to the weather that day.
Good beach parking lot. There were a lot of puddles.
I liked playing on the beach. The paths looked like the Everglades.