Quincy

View of Boston from Squantum Point

 

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Note that all driving directions are given as if starting out from the center of the watershed. Also, abbreviations are as follows:

  • N, S, E, W = North, South, East, West
  • R, L = Right, Left
  • NB, SB = North Bound, South Bound
  • (town name) = toward named town

Blue Hills Reservation – Shea Ice Rink

Ice-skating, hiking.
I-93/128 exit 8, S 0.6 mi. on Willard Street, parking ahead on L.

Neponset River Reservation – Squantum Point

Walking, fishing, bird-watching.
I-93 NB exit 11 to Granite Avenue N (Dorchester), R on Hilltop Street, R on Gallivan Boulevard, bear R onto 3A S bridge, bear quick L on Quincy Shore Drive, quick R on ramp to Commander Shea Boulevard, R on Commander Shea, R on Seaport Drive, 2/3 around rotary onto Victory Road, the take first L, entrance is ahead.

Squaw Rock Conservation Area

Walking, boat ramp, fishing.
I-93 NB exit 11 to Granite Avenue N (Dorchester), R on Hilltop Street, R on Gallivan Boulevard, bear R onto 3A S bridge, bear quick L on Quincy Shore Drive, L on East Squantum Street, park on L side of street at sharp curve to the R.

Neponset River Reservation – Boston Scientific Waterfront Access

Walking, fishing.
I-93 NB exit 11 to Granite Avenue N (Dorchester), R on Hilltop Street, R on Gallivan Boulevard, bear R onto 3A S bridge, bear quick L on Quincy Shore Drive, quick R on ramp to Commander Shea Boulevard, R onto Commander Shea, parking and trail ahead on L near end of road.


Help us to keep this park listing up-to-date.  Please inform Outreach Director, Nancy Fyler of any needed updates; write to fyler@neponset.org or call 781-575-0354 x307.