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East Beach

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East Beach
South Parking Lot
Middle Parking Lot
North Parking lot
Volleyball Courts


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Facility Information

East Rodney French Blvd
New Bedford, MA 02740

Phone: (508) 961-3015
Status: Open

General Information
The New Bedford public beaches will be guarded through Labor Day. After that date you will swim at your own risk. The East Beach and Ft. Taber lots are staffed daily through Labor Day as well. They will be open 8am through 8pm. Until Sept. 15 legal parking resumes on East Rodney French Blvd.



Amenities:
- Outdoor Volleyball Courts (2)
- Bike/Walking Paths
- Lifeguards
- 1st Aid Facility
- Outdoor Showers
- Restrooms
- DIRECTIONS
- MORE INFO





Reservations & Activities

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Program Event Teams Date Time
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach Monday July 7, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach Monday July 7, 2025 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach Friday July 11, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach Friday July 11, 2025 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach (Sat) Saturday July 12, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach (Sat) Saturday July 12, 2025 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Private Event Sunday July 13, 2025 01:00 PM - 04:00 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach Monday July 14, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach Monday July 14, 2025 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach Friday July 18, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach Friday July 18, 2025 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Whaling City Triathlon Saturday July 19, 2025 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach (Sat) Saturday July 19, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach (Sat) Saturday July 19, 2025 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Whaling City Triathlon Sunday July 20, 2025 05:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach Monday July 21, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach Monday July 21, 2025 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach Friday July 25, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach Friday July 25, 2025 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach (Sat) Saturday July 26, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach (Sat) Saturday July 26, 2025 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Wateke by the Water: A Boriken Taino Social & Celebration Saturday July 26, 2025 11:00 AM - 06:00 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach Monday July 28, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach Monday July 28, 2025 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach Friday August 1, 2025 04:00 PM - 04:20 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach Friday August 1, 2025 04:30 PM - 04:50 PM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Beginner Lessons East Beach (Sat) Saturday August 2, 2025 10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Swim Safe Lessons With Lifeguards Intermediate Lessons East Beach (Sat) Saturday August 2, 2025 10:30 AM - 10:50 AM
Private Event Saturday August 2, 2025 02:00 PM - 08:00 PM