PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION IN NEW BEDFORD
PARKS, BEACHES & RECREATION IN NEW BEDFORD
Miles of coastline, historic green space, and year-round programs for every age, the parks are one of the best parts of living here.
90% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park
90% of residents live within a 15-minute walk of a park
SIGNATURE PARKS
New Bedford's south end sits on Clark's Point, with guarded city beaches on both sides of the peninsula.
Fort Taber Park
50 waterfront acres, a Civil War-era fort, beach, fishing pier and miles of paths.
Hazelwood Park
23 historic acres sloping down to Clarks Cove, on the National Register.
Brooklawn Park
North End green space with a nature center, trail and Audubon programs.
Fort Taber Park
50 waterfront acres, a Civil War-era fort, beach, fishing pier and miles of paths.
Hazelwood Park
23 historic acres sloping down to Clarks Cove, on the National Register.
Brooklawn Park
North End green space with a nature center, trail and Audubon programs.
Andrea McCoy Rec Center
Year-round indoor programs for all ages — free membership for residents.
BEACHES
New Bedford's south end sits on Clark's Point, with guarded city beaches on both sides of the peninsula.
West Beach
On Clarks Cove, across from Hazelwood Park. Swim, dig for quahogs, and catch the city's free summer swim lessons, water sports and live music.
East Beach
A guarded city beach on the eastern side of Clark's Point, a short hop
from. Fort Taber — the local go-to for an easy day by the water.
West Beach
On Clarks Cove, across from Hazelwood Park. Swim, dig for quahogs, and catch the city's free summer swim lessons, water sports and live music.
East Beach
A guarded city beach on the eastern side of Clark's Point, a short hop
from. Fort Taber — the local go-to for an easy day by the water.
GETTING AROUND
Saulnier Memorial Bike Trail
A scenic waterfront route linking Hazelwood Park and West Beach south to Fort Taber — one of the nicest rides or walks in the city, with open-water views most of the way.
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches - 181 Hillman Street · (508) 961-3015 · newbedford-ma.gov
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