Faxon Park

From South Commons to City Park

The land that became Faxon Park was once part of the town's South Commons, sold to private owners in 1818. Much of it later came into the hands of Job Faxon, who passed it on to his son Henry H. Faxon. In 1885, Henry H. Faxon bequeathed 37 acres to the City of Quincy, and the park reached its current size in 1935 when his son, Henry M. Faxon, donated another 20 acres.

At 57 acres, it's the largest of Quincy's neighborhood parks, set on a hillside in South Quincy within the Fore River watershed. Grassy open areas mix with oak, pine and maple, and several structures - including a notable stone wall - were built during the New Deal by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).

Fields, Courts and Disc Golf

Sports are well covered: two little league fields, a lighted softball field, a basketball court, a soccer field, eight pickleball courts and a disc golf course. The pickleball courts are first-come, first-served, with no paddle reservation system.

The disc golf course is short and fairly straightforward, which makes it a good place to start if you're new to the sport.

Playground and Picnic Spots

The playground works for both younger and older kids, with a climbing rock, swings and climbing structures over wood chips and rubber. It's partially fenced with a gate - handy if you have little ones.

For a more relaxed visit, there's a picnic area with a pavilion, a shade shelter near the pickleball courts, and ping pong tables.

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Up the Hill and Around the Loop

Paved and unpaved trails crisscross the park. The paved roadway winds up and down the hill to a rotary at the top with a scenic view, and the roughly three-quarter-mile Loop Trail runs through the heart of the park, connecting its older and newer sections. Signage on the unpaved trails can be sparse, so expect a bit of trail-finding.

The park is open daily from 5AM to 6PM, free and ADA accessible, with ample parking in several lots. Leashed dogs are welcome, and you'll find restrooms, portable toilets, benches and informational kiosks.