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OPEN SPACE AND PARKS: Welcome to New Bedford where beautiful parks, beaches, boating, harbor tours, regattas, picnics, baseball, golf and one wonderful zoo- offer individuals and families a space to swim, boat and play. New Bedford was the mid 19th century’s pre-eminent whaling port and for a time “the richest city in the world.” As the city grew with the Whaling Industry, so grew its Parks and Beaches. This growth left New Bedford with historic parks and landmarks to be enjoyed by visitors of all ages. Today, thousands of city residents and travelers explore the city’s gems through a variety of recreational opportunities in many of our Parks and Open Spaces. Below is a list of all of the Parks, Playgrounds, Beaches, and Open Spaces for you to enjoy right here in New Bedford. Manage your beautiful public spaces which consist of thirty-plus parks, playgrounds, beaches, and recreational facilities. They are yours to enjoy.  The below is a list of available sites and amenities:

  • Administrative Office
  • Community Centers
  • Athletic & Recreational Fields
  • Baseball Fields
  • Outdoor Basketball Courts
  • Soccer Fields
  • Tennis Courts
  • Playgrounds
  • Nature Paths
  • Football Fields
     

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A. Administrative Offices
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Administrative Office 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #3) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

B. Recreation Center
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - AMRC Outdoor Classroom 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - Arts & Crafts Room 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - Computer Lab 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - Kitchenette (12' x 28') 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - Multi-Purpose Room 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - Performance Stage 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

C. Community Centers
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Ashley Park Community Center Bolton St New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Brooklawn Park Community Center 1997 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Buttonwood Community Center 1 Oneida St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Fort Taber Community Center 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Fort Taber Community Center - Fort Taber Pier 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Fort Taber Community Center - Park Area 1 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Fort Taber Community Center - Park Area 2 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Fort Taber Community Center - Park Area 3 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Fort Taber Community Center - Park Area 4 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Fort Taber Community Center - Park Area 5 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Hazelwood Community Center 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Community Center - Park Area 2 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Low Tide Yacht Club 1000 B Rodney French BLVD New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Ricketson Nature Center Brooklawn Park New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Waldron Barrack 1092 Kempton Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Closed Request

D. Beaches
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
East Beach East Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Fort Taber Community Center - Fort Taber Beach 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Fort Taber Park 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
West Beach & Pavilion West Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

E. Athletic/Recreation Fields
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Ben Rose Athletic Field 432 So. Front St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Dias Field Complex - Park Area 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
    Gomes School Park - Athletic Field 400 South Second St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

F. Hazelwood Greens (Bowling/Croquet)
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Hazelwood Bowling Greens 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Bowling Greens - Bowling (Lane #1) 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Bowling Greens - Bowling (Lane #2) 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Bowling Greens - Bowling (Lane #3) 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Bowling Greens - Bowling (Lane #4) 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Bowling Greens - Bowling (Lane #5) 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Bowling Greens - Bowling (Lane #6) 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Bowling Greens - Bowling (Lane #7) 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Hazelwood Croquet Course New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

G. Parks
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - AMRC Outdoor Classroom 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Ashley Park Rivet and Orchard St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Ashley Park - Park Area Rivet and Orchard St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Brooklawn Park Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Brooklawn Park - Park Area 1 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Brooklawn Park - Park Area 2 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Brooklawn Park - Park Area 3 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Brooklawn Park Community Center 1997 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Buttonwood Park Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Park Area 1 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Park - Park Area 2 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Park Area 3 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Park Area 4 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Clasky Common Park Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Custom House Square Williams Street and Acushnet Ave New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Dr. Jibreel A. Khazan Park corner of Ash & Hillman Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Fort Taber Community Center - Park Area 5 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Fort Taber Park 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Gomes School Park 400 South Second St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Gomes School Park - Park Area 400 South Second St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Harrington Park 256 Court St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Hazelwood Community Center 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Community Center - Hazelwood Park Area 3-Gazebo 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Community Center - Park Area 1 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Community Center - Park Area 2 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Magnett Park 370 Middle St New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Marine Park at Pope's Island 102 Pope's Island New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Montes Park So. Second Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Noah's Place Playground - Park Area 1 102 Pope's Island New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Pine Hill Park 1480 Phillips Rd New Bedford, MA 02745-1969 Open Request
Pope's Island 102 Pope's Island New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
River's End Park 194 River Road New Bedford, MA 02745 Open
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Riverside Park - Park Area Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

H. Golf Course
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Whaling City Golf Course 581 Hathaway Rd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

I. Walking Paths
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Ashley Park Rivet and Orchard St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Ben Rose Athletic Field 432 So. Front St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Brooklawn Park Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Brooklawn Park Community Center 1997 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Buttonwood Park Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Clasky Common Park Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Cove, Harbor, & River Walk Cove Rd./E Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02744 Open
East Beach East Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Flora B. Pierce Nature Trail New Plainville Rd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Fort Taber Park 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Gomes School Park 400 South Second St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Hazelwood Community Center 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Marine Park at Pope's Island 102 Pope's Island New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
River's End Park 194 River Road New Bedford, MA 02745 Open
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
West Beach & Pavilion West Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

Indoor Basketball Court
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - Gymnasium 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

Indoor Pickleball Courts
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - Gymnasium 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

Indoor Volleyball Court
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    A. McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - Gymnasium 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

J. Beach Volleyball Courts
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
East Beach East Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    East Beach - Volleyball Courts East Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

K. Public Orchard
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Brooklawn Park Community Center 1997 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Hazelwood Community Center 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

L. Football Field
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Buttonwood Park - Buttonwood Park Football Field: Between Diamond 1 & 2 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Victory Park- Lot 13 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Victory Park- Lot 13 - Football Field 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

M. Soccer Fields
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Brooklawn Park - Soccer Field Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Camara Soccer Field 564 Orchard St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Morton Ave Soccer Field Morton Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Morton Ave Soccer Field - Concession Stand / Parking Morton Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Renwick Soccer Field 133 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Riverside Park - Synthetic turf soccer field Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

N. Tennis Courts
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Brooklawn Park - Tennis Court 1 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Brooklawn Park - Tennis Court 2 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Brooklawn Park - Tennis Court 3 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Brooklawn Park - Tennis Court 4 Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Brooklawn Park Community Center 1997 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Tennis Courts: North 1 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
        Public Play and hourly rental, Not available for season permits
    Buttonwood Park - Tennis Courts: North 2 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Tennis Courts: North 3 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Tennis Courts: South 1 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Tennis Courts: South 2 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Tennis Courts: South 3 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Hazelwood Community Center 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Community Center - Tennis Courts 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

Neb Bedford High School
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
New Bedford High School Pool 230 Hathaway Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

O. Baseball Fields
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Brooklawn Park - Diamond-3 (WCYBL) Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Brooklawn Park - Diamond-4: Ladetto Field (WCYBL) Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Brooklawn Park - Dimond-8: WCYBL Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Park - Diamond-1: Rockdale Ave. & Hawthorn St. Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Diamond-2 & Football Field Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Diamond-3: Lt. W.E.F. Memorial Pkwy & Buttonwood St. Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Clegg Field Baseball Complex 221 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02744 Open
    Clegg Field Baseball Complex - Diamond-1 (SEYAA) 221 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02744 Open
    Clegg Field Baseball Complex - Diamond-2 (SEYAA) 221 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02744 Open
    Clegg Field Baseball Complex - Diamond-3 (SEYAA) 221 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02744 Open
Dias Field Complex 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
    Dias Field Complex - Diamond-1 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
    Dias Field Complex - Diamond-2 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
    Dias Field Complex - Diamond-3 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
    Dias Field Complex - Diamond-4 (PRB Permit) 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open Request
Victory Park- Lot 13 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Victory Park- Lot 13 - Diamond-4/Football Field 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Victory Park- Lot 13 - Diamond-5 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

P. Outdoor Basketball Courts
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Ashley Park - Basketball Court Rivet and Orchard St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Brooklawn Park - Basketball Courts Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Park - Basketball Court 1 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Park - Basketball Court 2 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Park - Basketball Court 3 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Clasky Common Park - Basketball Court Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Dias Field Complex - Basketball Court 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
    Gomes School Park - Basketball Court 400 South Second St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Harrington Basketball Courts New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Harrington Park 256 Court St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Harrington Park - Basketball Court 1 256 Court St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Harrington Park - Basketball Court 2 256 Court St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Hazelwood Community Center - Outdoor Basketball Courts 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Montes Park So. Second Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Montes Park - Basketball Court-1 So. Second Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Montes Park - Basketball Court-2 So. Second Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Pine Hill Park 1480 Phillips Rd New Bedford, MA 02745-1969 Open Request
    Pine Hill Park - Basketball Court 1 1480 Phillips Rd New Bedford, MA 02745-1969 Open
    Pine Hill Park - Basketball Court 2 1480 Phillips Rd New Bedford, MA 02745-1969 Open
    Riverside Park - Basketball Court Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

Q. Playgrounds
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Brooklawn Park - Playground Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Clasky Common Park Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Dias Field Complex 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
Fort Taber Park 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Harrington Park 256 Court St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Marine Park at Pope's Island 102 Pope's Island New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Montes Park So. Second Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Pine Hill Park 1480 Phillips Rd New Bedford, MA 02745-1969 Open Request
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

S. Nature Paths
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Flora B. Pierce Nature Trail New Plainville Rd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Fort Taber Park 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Ricketson's Nature Trail Brooklawn Park New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Ross C. Mathieu Nature Trail New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

T. Dog Parks
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Capt. Jack Peterson Dog Park Hathaway Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

U. Splash Pads
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Ashley Park Rivet and Orchard St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Ben Rose Athletic Field 432 So. Front St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Brooklawn Park Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Clasky Common Park Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Harrington Park 256 Court St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Montes Park So. Second Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

V. Skateboard Park
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Brooklawn Park - Skateboard Park Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

W. Parking Lots
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    East Beach - Middle Parking Lot East Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    East Beach - North Parking lot East Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    East Beach - South Parking Lot East Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Fort Taber Community Center - Associated Picnic Area & Parking 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

X. Cross Country Running Course
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Brooklawn Park - Cross Country Running Course Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

Y. Restrooms
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Fort Taber Community Center - Bathrooms 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

* Unassigned
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Abolition Row Park 22 Seventh St New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Brooklawn Park Parking Lot 1997 AcushneT Ave New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Harrington Park New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Community Center - Green (Bowling/Croquet) 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request