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Beaches
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Parks and Recreation
Department
1 Oneida St.
(508) 991-6295
The city Parks and Recreation
Department manages West Beach on West Rodney
French Boulevard and East Beach on East
Rodney French Boulevard. Both have free
parking, restrooms, outdoor showers and
seasonal lifeguards.
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Fort Taber |
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This waterfront property housing
a Civil War fort since the 1850s is now reopened
to the public for exploring the military
batteries, the fort and the harbor. Walking
paths and picnic areas have also been added
around the city’s Water Pollution Control plant,
making the area accessible again. While not
open, Clark’s Point Light is visible from
outside the fort. |
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Acushnet Cedar Swamp State
Reserve
New Plainville Road and
Shawmut Avenue
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Located in New Bedford and
Dartmouth, the Acushnet Cedar Swamp State
Reserve has been designated a National Natural
Landmark for giving many rare and endangered
species a home. It is one of eight cedar swamps
owned by the public in Massachusetts. |
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Bike Rentals |
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Yester’ Year Cyclery
330 Hathaway Road
(508) 993-2525
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Miniature Golf |
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Oceans 18
500 King’s Highway
(508) 985-1966
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Indoor Climbing |
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Carabiner’s Indoor Climbing
328 Parker St.
(508) 984-0808
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