Azorean Maritime Heritage Society
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-687-0906
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Founded in 1997, the Azorean Maritime Heritage Society promotes Azorean culture and shared whaling heritage by raising awareness and pride within New England's Azorean-American community. They maintain three authentic Azorean whaleboat—Pico, Faial, and Bela Vista—which are used for cultural, historical, and recreational events. Currently, there are only 63 Azorean whaleboats in the world: these are the only three in the… click for more details
Biking Trails and Paths
- New Bedford, MA
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Discover New Bedford and stay fit! The New Bedford Bike Committee bicycle tourism map has all the current bike lanes, and racks and the various attractions nearby in New Bedford.
Check out the biking map! click for more details
Brooklawn Park
- Acushnet Ave
- New Bedford
This 85 acre park is a multi-use complex with baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, a skate park, playground, splash-pad, and nature trails. In an effort to remove himself from the bustle of the city’s center, the prominent New Bedford Quaker, Daniel Ricketson built a country estate in what is now Brooklawn Park. Literary greats, such as Henry… click for more details
Buttonwood Park
- Brownell Avenue
- New Bedford, MA 02740
This 97 acre multi-use park was initially planned in the 1890’s by Charles Eliot of the famous landscape architectural firm of Olmstead, Olmstead and Eliot. Comprised of both active and passive recreation areas; with forest, fields and a large pond, it is also home to one of the finest small zoos in the country. Retaining its historic landscapes, the park… click for more details
Carabiner’s Indoor Climbing
- 328 Parker Street
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-984-0808
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Full service facility offering rock climbing, instruction and service for all levels and ages. click for more details
The Community Boating Center is a non-profit organization that provides people from the Greater New Bedford area with educational opportunities and access to the marine environment, regardless of means, through instruction, mentoring, and coaching. The Center’s office and youth sailing program are located at Fort Rodman and its high school sailing program is at Clark’s Cove. click for more details
East Beach
- East Rodney French Boulevard
- New Bedford, MA 02744
New Bedford beaches are available to the general public.
Seasonal Lifeguards 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Volley Ball Court – Restrooms – Outdoor Showers – Playground
Parking passes are available at the Parks, Recreation & Beaches office at 181 Hillman St. Building 3 or the City Clerk's Office at 133 William St. click for more details
Fort Taber-Fort Rodman Park
- South Rodney French Boulevard
- New Bedford, MA 02744
A 50-acre waterfront park providing over a mile of ocean frontage located on scenic Clark’s Point, which projects into Buzzards Bay. The park incorporates historical landmarks, offers a variety of amenities and opportunities for both passive and active recreation. The centerpiece of the park is the historic Fort Rodman, built between 1857 and 1871 as part of the nation’s sea… click for more details
Hazelwood Park
- Brock Avenue
- New Bedford, MA
Hazelwood Park is a 23-acre park located on Clark’s Point, overlooking scenic Clark’s Cove. The park is offers both passive and active recreation areas. There is a historic bowling green, tennis courts, basketball courts, a playground, picnic areas, and a gazebo. The park hosts many entertainment functions throughout the year. Public beaches and a historic bath-house and pavilion are located… click for more details
Mass Escape NB
- 13 N Sixth Street
- New Bedford, MA 02740
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What is an Escape room?
Escape the Room is a hands-on mental adventure game. Players are put in a "locked" room and have to use elements of the room to solve a series of puzzles to escape within a set time limit, or having completed a mission. It's a great activity for family, friends and corporate team building as everyone needs to… click for more details
New Bedford is home to the New Bedford Bay Sox which had its inaugural year in 2009. The New Bedford Bay Sox is one of twelve teams affiliated with the NECBL, one of the premiere collegiate baseball leagues in the country. NECBL players are heavily scouted by Major League Baseball teams. PLAY BALL! click for more details
The Port of New Bedford is a deep-water port with depths of 30 feet and features a hurricane barrier that makes the harbor one of the safest havens on the eastern seaboard. Services and amenities include:
Eight marinas with state-of-the art services
Transient dockage and moorings
Launch service to New Bedford waterfront available
Pump out facilities
Shower, laundry and conference room facilities
Dock side water and… click for more details
Palmer’s Island
- New Bedford, MA 02740
Located in the Acushnet River at the entrance to New Bedford Harbor, this 6-acre island is designated for walking and other passive recreational uses, such as bird watching.
History of Palmer’s Island
Pre-dating the Pilgrims’ arrival in Plymouth by 18 years, English explorer Bartholomew Gosnold first surveyed the 6-acre island during his exploration of New Bedford Harbor in 1602. The island was… click for more details
Pope’s Island Marina
- 102 Pope's Island
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-979-1456
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Are you planning to drop anchor in New Bedford and need an overnight berth? Contact the City of New Bedford's Pope's Island Marina click for more details
Stephen Hetland Memorial Skating Rink
- 310 Hathaway Boulevard
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508 999-9051
Hetland Rink is home of the New Bedford Whalers and offers programs that benefit both young and older skaters such as ice and figure skating lessons , hockey lessons and clinics as well as weekly public skating sessions. This rink is truly a community gathering place. click for more details
The Barre
- 50 Union St, FL2
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- (508) 742-6176
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The Barre is New Bedford's first barre fitness studio. The Barre classes utilize movements that are inspired by ballet, yoga, and Pilates, set to fun and motivating music. The full body method activates one muscle group at a time with small, controlled movements, also known as isometric movements, which are very effective for burning fat and adding muscle tone. The class… click for more details
The Blue Lane
- Rodney French Boulevard
- New Bedford, MA 02744
The Blue Lane is a cohesive designation for the city’s waterfront path from the CoveWalk and HarborWalk along the South End peninsula to the planned RiverWalk on the banks of the Acushnet River in the North End. Spanning the shoreline of the city as a signal to residents and tourists of a contiguous set of recreational pathways that allows travel… click for more details
The Trustees – Haskell Public Gardens
- 787 Shawmut Avenue
- New Bedford, MA 02746
- 508-636-4693
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Allen C. Haskell Public Gardens: With local community partners, The Trustees have transformed this former nursery into a vibrant park for the people of New Bedford and beyond. 6 acres of conservation land and gardens in New Bedford open to the public.
The Trustees of Reservations preserves, for public use and enjoyment, properties of exceptional scenic, historic, and ecological value in… click for more details
West Beach
- West Rodney French Boulevard
- New Bedford, MA 02744
New Bedford beaches are available to the general public.
Seasonal Lifeguards 10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wheelchair Accessible – Restrooms – Outdoor Showers
Parking passes are available at the Parks, Recreation & Beaches office at 181 Hillman St. Building 3 or the City Clerk's Office at 133 William St. click for more details
As New England Football League AA Champions in 2007-2008, the Whaling City Clippers are the Greater New Bedford area’s only semi-pro football team. The New England Football League is the nation’s largest and most successful semi-professional football league. The team is dedicated to representing the area in a positive manner, through cooperation, teamwork and a winning attitude. For more information… click for more details
Whaling City Golf Course
- 581 Hathaway Road
- New Bedford, MA 02740
- 508-996-9393
Whaling City Golf Course is a 6,780-yard, 18-hole championship course designed by the legendary Donald Ross. An MGA and USGA member course, Whaling City also features a restaurant, pro shop and driving range. Tee times all year round. The public is welcome. Outing dates available. click for more details
This local rowing club is a non-profit organization dedicated to making open water rowing accessible to people of all ages and income levels. Club members row 28-foot long fiberglass whaleboats – replicas of nineteenth century whale boats. After school programs and summer day camps provide instruction to the region’s young people throughout the year. click for more details
Wonder Bowl
- 66 Hathaway Road
- 508-993-1746
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One of the largest bowling alleys in southeastern Massachusetts, Wonder Bowl features 40 lanes, full-service snack bar & grill and 200+ feet of luncheon counter overlooking the lanes. click for more details