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Beach Parking


Amphibious Wheel Chair available at West Beach!

Amphibous Wheel Chair at West Beach


summer 2023Seasonal Parking Pass 
May 15th- September 15th 

Fort Taber-East Beach-West Beach
Seasonal Rate $60

Discounted Rates are Available for the Following Groups;

New Bedford Resident $15
New Bedford Seniors 65+ $5
Greater New Bedford Resident* $30
*Dartmouth-Fairhaven-Acushnet-Freetown

Vehicle registration is required when purchasing seasonal pass. 

Parking on West Beach is seasonal pass only. 
If you do not purchase a pass;
East Beach and Fort Taber $3/hr parking text-to-pay
Park for the day $15/day text-to-pay

Seasonal Parking Pass Purchasing Locations:
Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
(Cash Only)

Parks & Recreation & Beaches 
181 Hillman St. Bldg. 3

City Hall/City Clerks Office
133 William St.

Traffic Commission, Elm St. Garage
51 Elm St.

Andrea McCoy Rec. Center
Monday-Friday 3pm-6pm & Saturday 8am-12pm
181 Hillman St. Bldg. 8

On site parking pass sales are credit card only, when staff is on duty at the beaches. 

Parking Fees Fund: Staff, Maintenance, and Improvements at Ft. Taber Park & Beaches 

*Season beach passes may not be accepted for special event parking







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