Really nice park for hiking and bike riding. Safe and well…read moremaintained. Ok to fish in the lake and many pic nic tables. Will definitely come back with my bike.

Massasoit is a great place to take a walk. There are many trails to explore. Very peaceful.read more

New Bedford may not be on too many people's lists of places they must visit when in Massachusetts,…read morebut we like the town a lot. And no trip to New Bedford would be complete without a drive down to the waterfront where the heart of the town's fishing history, now spanning 3 centuries, lives. It's down by the commercial fishing piers where you'll find the Coast Guard park. Although it's a "pocket" park in size it's worth the stop to pay one's respects at the Lightship Sailors Memorial. A lightship is an anchored vessel affixed with a light that acts a warning beacon and a guide to ships at sea. Essentially, it's a ship that acts as a lighthouse. The Vineyard Lightship sank in the Hurricane of 1944 and all 12 men aboard perished one mile west of Cuttyhunk. The men aboard were fighting 100 mile winds and 20 foot seas that night and although they sent messages ashore to the Woods Hold Coast Guard station, those messages were filled with static and misunderstood, leaving potential rescuers to erroneously believe the sailors were successfully riding out the storm. This Coast Guard Memorial honors the service of all lightship sailors, but it's the names of the Vineyard Lightship men that are etched on the side of the granite memorial. Atop the memorial sits the fog bell from the Vineyard Lightship. After this moving bit of history, take a walk down the piers to take in the amazing display of fishing boats. It's these boats in particular that the lightships aim to guide. If you want to talk about a tough day at work, being a lobsterman, scalloper or shrimper would make most other complaints seem meager. These working boats are a sight to behold. They are incredible structures but nothing fancy about them. It's all work. Up close you can see the machinery and conditions in which these tough and scrappy fisherman work. I know there is a lot of controversy over the commercial fishing industry from both sides. Nonetheless, these men and women are doing a job that for those of us who eat seafood, puts food we love on the table. I try to think of these boats and fishermen whenever I sit down to a seafood meal. A trip to the New Bedford Harbor and the Coast Guard Park helps put the lives of both fishermen and Lightship sailors, so inextricably entwined, in perspective.

A really nice park to just relax. Maybe it was the time of year I went but the weather was awesome…read moreand the trees were just turning color. Windy and cool out during October. I almost fell asleep !! Tip - plenty of inexpensive parking in the parking garage a block away.

This three-acre public park features an open grass area, specimen trees, benches, covered picnic…read moretables, and a gazebo. Its most iconic feature is Salty the Seahorse, a beloved landmark recognized by generations of visitors. The park also includes a short trail leading to a stream in the northeast corner, with off-street parking accessible from Route 6. The entire property was donated to MLT in 1988 by the estate of Henry Dunseith, whose home, gift shop, and original installation of Salty once stood on the site. Today, the park serves as both a recreational space and a living tribute to local heritage. I found parking nearby and enjoyed the park for a bit. Of course, I visited Salty and enjoyed this peaceful spot. [Review 1099 of 2025 - 1246 in Massachusetts - 24653 overall]

This is a must do in the New Bedford area. You can walk or bike around the whole coast. From the…read moretop of the retaining wall around the beaches right up to the stork dike.

Went here for the first time tonight for an evening stroll with my husband. Although it is right in…read morethe city near the hood, the covewalk itself is very nice, well lit, and felt safe. The views are also really pretty. I'm not sure how long it is as we only walked one side of it. We definitely plan on coming back with our bikes. I only took off a star because there was dog poop on some parts of the walk which sucked because you kind of feel like you have to keep your eyes on the ground. It didn't happen often, but still.. I wouldn't want to step on it. People, please pick up after your dogs !

July 4th 2025 First time with Family and Grandchildren. Was…read moreclean, water was warm, could see to the bottom. Grandchildren loved it. Nice to not have ocean waves knock them over while sitting on the shore.

Great for the visiting grandkids. Clean safe place with lifeguards. Will keep going backread more

I lived in that area for many years. Loved Old silver Beach one of my favorites clean warm amazing…read more Great seafood nearby and all the best the cape has to offer . Live in NH now miss the Coast but have a beautiful lake within walking distance.

One of the most beautiful beaches I've been to and the memories are amazing. Nearby there is food…read moreand drink... amazing

I came here for the first time off season and was blown away by nature's beauty…read more I went early during low tide, wanting to walk as far out into the ocean as possible. All while admiring the pretty sea shells and colorful rocks. The morning fog lifted, as the day progressed and the ocean breezes was cool and refreshing. If you love long morning walks along the beach, you should definitely give this a try!

GOS took use to a small 2-3 spot place to park. It was a very small beach nestled between houses…read more As we started back up the road we stopped at the first parking lot we drove by to see if there was more to the beach. And that was a Yes! The walkway was thru the sand dune that took us down to the beach. The beach was allowed a nice walk along the water. There are multiple homes that we passed. If you want a more "wild" beach and less built up, this would not be the beach.

Ok yes.. it is a private beach. Town sticker only and I understand that it is patrolled to check…read more We are fortunate to have friends that live in the area and could park at a private residence across the street. That being said- the beach is gorgeous. Sunset is amazing. Seaweed? Yes. Rocks? In certain areas. But overall much cleaner than Plymouth beach- that is really rocky this year.

I visited this beach during the first weekend of May 2021. This visit was during the COVID-19…read morepandemic. Because it was only May 2nd, there weren't many crowds. It was 73 degrees and parking was free to non-residents because it was early in the season. Beautiful, clear water and plenty of soft sand. People we're staying away from each other.