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Wollaston Beach

Boston’s closest real beach — a Quincy Bay strand you can reach on the Red Line plus a short bus, with free roadside parking along Quincy Shore Drive.

Quincy, Massachusetts · live parking & conditions · updated June 14, 2026

Parking at Wollaston Beach

Free street parking on Quincy Shore Dr; Red Line + bus. Parking here swings hour to hour in summer. BeachMap shows Wollaston Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can pick a beach that still has space before you drive over.

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Conditions & tides

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Wollaston Beach — FAQ

Is there parking at Wollaston Beach?
Free street parking on Quincy Shore Dr; Red Line + bus. BeachMap shows Wollaston Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling, or full — reported by other beachgoers, so you can check before you drive over.
Is Wollaston Beach free?
Yes — Wollaston Beach is free to access.
What's at Wollaston Beach?
Wollaston Beach has restrooms, wheelchair accessible. Tap it on the live map for current conditions and recent photos.

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