Passanageset Park, Massachusetts, United States
4.5 (2 reviews) Spent Ranking #24 in Quincy Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Parks
A birding gem located where you'd never expect it
This area used to be a dumping area for tailings and excavation; no more, as it's been turned into a very nice and quiet salt marsh that makes it perfect for birding, watching the tide flow in and out, and a quick walk. You'd never believe you were just hundreds of feet from the busy Southern Artery or Sea Street, and the entrance is pretty hidden as well. There are two main ways to enter, either through the Quincy Youth Hockey entrance by Grumpy Whites or by Broad Meadows middle school. I've seen all kinds of birds in here, from egrets to gulls, pipers to doves. They're all over the place, and much of the land has become valuable habitat for them and their chicks. Check it out the next time you're in the area!
Address
131R Sea St Parking Available Near The Quincy Youth Hockey Arena, Quincy, MA 02169-2572
Website
http://passanageset.org/passanageset-park-at-broad-meadows-marsh/visitor-info/
Current local date and time now
Monday, May 13, 2024, 22:23
User Ratings
4.5 based on (2 reviews)
Reviews
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4Cabadrin 5:00 PM May 5, 2020
A quiet spot for birding, walking, and seeing native wildlife
Just a decade ago, this area was a mostly neglected part of Quincy, with a long history of industrial use. Fill, general debris, and even natural gas and oil transport occurred in the area. In the last ten years there's been an effort to restore our waterfronts in Quincy, and this is a great spot that's benefitted from that effort. It's very quiet, since even many locals don't know this place exists. Lots of tall grass provide a good spot for birding, and you can watch the tides slowly come over the mud flats and then retreat. Worth a walk if you're in the area and want something low key for your morning or afternoon.
