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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:





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

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

C. Community Centers
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Andrea McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Ashley Park Community Center Bolton St New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Ashley Park Community Center - Function Hall Bolton St New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Ashley Park Community Center - Kitchenette Bolton St New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Brooklawn Park Community Center 1997 Acushnet Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Buttonwood Community Center 1 Oneida St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Buttonwood Community Center - Associated Parking 1 Oneida St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Community Center - Function Hall 1 Oneida St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Community Center - Kitchenette 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 - Function Hall 1000 S. Rodney French Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Fort Taber Community Center - Kitchenette 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
Hazelwood Park & Community Center 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Park & Community Center - Associated Parking 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Hazelwood Park & Community Center - Function Hall 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Hazelwood Park & Community Center - Kitchenette 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Low Tide Yacht Club 100 Rodney French BLVD New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Ricketson Nature Center Brooklawn Park New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
        The Ricketson Nature Center is open to the public from 3:00pm to 5:00pm every Tuesday-Thursday. 
Waldron Barrack 1092 Kempton Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open 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
    Ashley Park - Diamond Rivet and Orchard St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
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

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

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

E. 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

F. Parks
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
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
    Buttonwood Park - Park Area 1 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Park - Park Area 2 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Park - Park Area 3 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Park - Park Area 4 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Clasky Common Park Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Custom House Square Williams Street and Acushnet Ave 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
    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 Park & Community Center 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Park & Community Center - Hazelwood Park Area 2 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Park & Community Center - Hazelwood Park Area 3 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
    Hazelwood Park & Community Center - Park Area 1 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Magnet 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
Pine Hill Park 1480 Phillips Rd New Bedford, MA 02745-1969 Open
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Riverside Park - Park Area Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

I. Public Orchard
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Hazelwood Park & Community Center 553 Brock Ave. 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

K. Bowling on the Green
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Hazelwood Park & Community Center - Bowling Green 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

L. Football Field
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Andrea McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) - Buttonwood Park Football Field: Between Diamond 1 & 2 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Lot 13 - Victory Park 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Lot 13 - Victory Park - Football Field 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

M. Soccer Fields
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Brooklawn Park - Soccer Field Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Camara Soccer Field 552 Orchard St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Morton Ave Soccer Field Morton Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Morton Ave Soccer Field - Concession Stand / Parking Morton Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Renwick Soccer Field 133 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Riverside Park - Synthetic turf soccer field Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

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
    Buttonwood Park - Tennis Courts: North 1 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
        Public Play Only, Not available for permits
    Buttonwood Park - Tennis Courts: North 2 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Buttonwood Park - Tennis Courts: North 3 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    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 Park & Community Center 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

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
    Buttonwood Park - Diamond-3: Lt. W.E.F. Memorial Pkwy & Buttonwood St. Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
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 (GNB) 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
    Dias Field Complex - Diamond-2 (GNB) 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
    Dias Field Complex - Diamond-3 (GNB) 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
    Dias Field Complex - Diamond-4 (PRB Permit) 395 Mt Pleasant New Bedford, MA 02746 Open
Lot 13 - Victory Park 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Lot 13 - Victory Park - Diamond-4/Football Field 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    Lot 13 - Victory Park - Diamond-5 293 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

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
    Buttonwood Park - Basketball Court 3 Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
    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 Park 256 Court St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
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
    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
Noah's Place Playground 102 Pope's Island New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Pine Hill Park 1480 Phillips Rd New Bedford, MA 02745-1969 Open
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
West End Playground corner of Ash & Hillman Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

R. Area Ponds
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
    Buttonwood Park - Swan Boats at the Pond Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

R. 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
Buttonwood Park Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
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
Custom House Square William St and Acushnet AVe New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
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 Park & 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
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
West Beach & Pavilion West Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

S. Play in the Park Summer Food Sites
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Ashley Park Rivet and Orchard St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Brooklawn Park Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Buttonwood Park Rockdale Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Clasky Common Park Purchase St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Gomes School Park 400 South Second St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Harmony Gardens New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Harrington Park 256 Court St. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Hazelwood Park & Community Center 553 Brock Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open

S. Summer Dinner Site
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Montes Park So. Second Street New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

S. Summer Food Rain Sites
Facility Address City, State, Zip Status
Andrea McCoy Rec Center (AMRC) 181 Hillman St. (Bldg #8) New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Brooklawn Park Ashley Blvd. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
Riverside Park Belleville Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 Open
West Beach & Pavilion West Rodney French Blvd New Bedford, MA 02740 Open Request

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

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