The New John Quincy Adams Park in Quincy, MA Celebrates the City's Statesman & 6th U.S. President

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The City of Quincy unveiled a new park on Saturday, November 15, 2025, paying homage to  American President and native son John Quincy Adams, a leading statesman of his time and part of a storied political family.  The bronze statue of Adams was created by sculptor Sergey Eylanbekov.

Located at the corner of Chestnut & Maple Streets in downtown Quincy, the park has paved concrete walkways and landscaping around the edges.  Four bronze plaques in bas relief encircle the park, depicting Adams’ illustrious career as a  diplomat, Secretary of State, President and Congressman.   



Officials at the unveiling included Quincy Mayor Tom Koch, Congressman Stephen F. Lynch, Adams Presidential Center President Dr. Kurt Graham, the sculptor, and Dr. Edward Fitzgerald, retired executive director of the Quincy Historical Society, who  was the keynote speaker. About 100 Quincy residents attended the unveiling. 

In his welcoming remarks, Mayor Koch said, “For far too long, our nation largely cast aside the work of John Quincy Adams, and I believe that this park is a testament to a renewed sense of appreciation for his accomplishments and what he meant to our young nation….He was, quite simply, the defining voice of his generation, and his legacy continues to resonate with us today.”

The park is right around the corner from the Hancock Adams Common, which features statues of three other Quincy natives, John Hancock, and also John Adams and Abigail Adams, the parents of John Quincy Adams. 

The celebration of the Adams legacy is part of Quincy 400, which celebrations the founding of Quincy MA 400 years ago in 1625.   It is also a prelude to America 250, which takes place in 2026 and celebrates the founding of the United States on July 4, 1776. 


“As we come together today to celebrate this American giant,” said Mayor Koch, “it is my hope that this park will stand for generations to come as a living symbol of the values at the heart of both John Quincy Adams’ life and our ongoing story as Americans.”

Read more about Quincy, MA here, including upcoming Christmas events and the new mural celebrating Quincy's legacy as The Granite City. 

For information about visiting Quincy, go to DiscoverQuincy.com.  

Photos Courtesy of IrishBoston.org

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