Owned and operated by the Metropolitan District Commission. Access is somewhat limited during the summer of 2000 by major construction activities. The Bathhouse at Tenean has been removed and major landscaping will take place throughout the summer. Nickerson Beach is a very small beach which primarily serves the adjacent Squantum residential neighborhood. This scenic coastal area is more attractive to birds than swimmers because of its extensive salt marsh and mudflats.
Most access is by foot or bicycle, although limited curbside parking is available.
Wollaston Beach is the largest Boston Harbor beach providing three miles of shoreline access. This urban beach features a continuous walkway, a seawall and several concessions on the other side of Quincy Shore Drive. During 1996, much of Wollaston Beach received a new layer of sand through the Metropolitan District Commission's beach restoration program. The MDC will be hosting community meetings to solicit public input regarding the design of major beach improvements at Wollaston Beach. The City of Quincy, the MDC, The Boston Harbor Association, and the Wollaston Beach Task Force are currently working together to resolve water quality problems.