I love nature and this place has plenty of beautiful views of nature to explore and enjoyread more

Amazing example of how quickly nature can reclaim an industrial lot. 13 years ago this was a paved…read morelot with buildings on it- today it's a beautiful patch of woods and scenic waterways loaded with natural beauty. I'm so happy they brought this eyesore back to its natural beauty!

Two caveats: I went in the winter, so the cold air definitely impacted my experience (and gave us…read morethe fort to ourselves) - and the fort wasn't open to look inside that day. So I can't speak to whether, when the fort is open, what you'd see inside is worth the price of admission. What I can speak to is the rest of the park. The various batteries, left for you to poke all around as you please. That one battery on the far west side of the park, where you barely even know it's there until you walk around it. An interesting experience for sure. The #1 thing about this place is that it's something to see in New Bedford. Really not much here besides some older downtown buildings and this park. My cousin and I agreed this was a good way to spend an afternoon, so if you're in the city and trying to pass the time during the day, come on out for a walk! Allow I'd say 90 minutes total without the fort being open, maybe another 60 if it is.

October drive to the fort is peaceful. Amazing the history behind this structure and the times when…read moreenemies were near. For more history, I recommend visiting the museum nearby. Great place to stretch your legs and walk around.

I cannot express how much i love this park! It has beautiful beaches, a lot of picnic tables,…read morepickle ball, tennis courts and more! The fort itself is stunning! I love watching a sunset here, brining my dog for a walk, or simply enjoying a beach day!

I loved this place. No Entry charge. Brought my bike with me…read moreto ride around a bit as there is a biking trail nearby called the phoenix bike path. Plenty of parking with multiple lots. They have bathrooms. I posted the hours it's open. Gazebos and benches to sit. Tennis courts and they have some pretty cool festivals here when the weather is nice. Right on the water. Sooo beautiful.

Always something going on the park! Currently the home to south coast mobile fitness on Sundays!…read moreGreat place especially if you are long for a track open to the public! Lots of different groups go for workouts! One of the fun places to be in Fairhaven!

Cushman park is small but loved by the community! I love having access to a track, and I love the…read moresummer wellness program that offers free yoga and more to the community all summer long. I attended free yoga here this morning along with dozens of others. What a wonderful community offering!

Peaceful spot. A good amount of "parking with a view", as well as benches, green space, and water…read moreaccess.

You could not have asked for a better day than today, stopping in to see Ned's Point (named after…read moreNed Dexter, a local farmer who once owne the land) on a mostly sunny and warm afternoon. The parking lot was mostly empty and so it was easy to stop the Sprinter van and pop out to walk Ned's Point and view the lighthouse from all angles without anything in the way. The Ned's Point Lighthouse was commissioned in 1837 and first lit in 1838. The tower stands 39 feet tall and features a unique architectural detail: a cantilevered granite staircase with 32 steps embedded directly into the inner wall, built without mortar. Unfortunately, it's not open to the public. Ned's Point Light was deactivated between 1952 and 1961, then modernized and reactivated with a 6-second isophase white light. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, preserving its legacy as a symbol of Mattapoisett's maritime heritage. It was well worth the drive to see and experience this fabulous structure. Five stars. [Review 1095 of 2025 - 1245 in Massachusetts - 24649 overall]

Im always willing to check out a new beach. But I wouldn't even call this place a beach. And I…read morereally don't get how this place gets 5 stars from other yelpers. As far as beach goes, it's a dump. As others said - its rocky. So I followed the advice of Yelper Michele T and headed left for sand. Yes - I found sand. But a narrow 6' strip of sand. Covered in washed up seaweed. But if you try to go in the water, it is all rocky. It was pretty gross. Yes, the water is warm. But no waves. Not even tiny waves. They have bigger waves on Lake Michigan. And you have to wade through seaweed to get into the water. And walk in rocks in the water. I didn't make it past my knees and felt desperate for a shower After a 20 minute walk down the beach we actually found an area with about 30 feet of sand, no seaweed, and sand when you actually walked in the water. But it was a tiny area near an estuary. Really not worth the walk. The only positive I could come up with - there were hardly any people there. So if I was willing to make the 20 minute walk to the nicer sandy area, it is probably one of the few beaches in New England where I could topless sun bathe without risking arrest. This is really a beach to walk on. Since the view out across buzzards bay and the Elizabethan islands is beautiful. But it is not a beach for sun and surf. Maybe when I'm a senior citizen, in my velour track suit and orthopedic shoes and trifocals - maybe my husband and I will come take a walk, holding hands, early enough in the day so we don't miss the early bird special at the nearest restaurant a 1/2 hour drive away.

Ocean views and…read morerocks Beautiful park but not a great place to swim unless you happen to like rocks. This park doesn't have sand, it has zillions of rocks, of all different sizes. I like rocks so I had fun looking at them but I did get kinda sick of stepping on the damn things when walking. Definitely wear foot protection when swimming here. The best part of the park are the views. Absolutely gorgeous! You can easily see Cuttyhunk and other Elizabeth Islands and even Martha's Vineyard in the distance. Great place to go in the off season when you don't have to pay the 7 bucks for parking.

Nice, quiet park. We mainly came here looking for a jungle gym and were happy to find one, complete…read morewith a swingset with both toddler and big swings. Maybe it is new because a previous poster said there wasn't any kid stuff here. You can't see the playground from the entrance but it is just a short walk down the gravel road. The park is just across the street from the Silvershell Inn.

Horses dogs and…read morebirds The Charles Washburn Park is a peaceful and scenic place tucked away down a small street in a quiet part of the town of Marion. It's a site of numerous equestrian events and has several horse riding areas that can be used anytime. Besides the equines the park also has an area for dogs. It's not fenced in but the folks can bring their canines in the area behind one of the horse rings to run and play with the other canines. The park also has some beautiful wooded areas and cranberry bogs and makes a nice place for a gentle hike. It's very flat and it's actually more suited for walking than actually hiking but the area is lovely, especially in the winter or fall. Lots of birds make this their home and bird watching groups gathering here during the year to catch a glimpse of their favorite feathered friend. Washburn is a different type of park that seems to cater to critters more than to humans, even though it does have baseball and soccer fields for the bipeds to use. A pleasant and peaceful place to visit if you happen to have a dog, horse or just want to see some birds or nature.

I have visited this park in New Bedford several times now. Each time it is pretty empty. It is kept…read moreclean. There is no parking lot to park. There is a family dollar across the street for snacks and water!

Good. Had a good time looking at the old buildings and seeing the tools that they used.read more

Ready for an adventure kiddies? Then come to Fall River and see the aging ruins of the Old Fall…read moreRiver Ice House. But please, be discreet. Signs around the entryway state that fishing, boating, swimming and camping are strictly prohibited. But ever since I was a child I always wondered what the old Medieval looking ruin had to offer the not so faint of heart. Now as an adult literalist, I interpret the absence of a no trespassing order as something akin to an invitation. One side of the structure can be seen on the right while driving north on Route 24 coming from 195. Take exit 5 and follow Eastern Avenue then take a left onto New Boston Road. At the end, turn left onto Willow Street which turns into Ruth Street (over the freeway) and then Meridian Street (in a very short distance). Park on Hannah Street or Bergeron Street and then walk back toward whence you drove and go around the left of the fence across the road. What awaits you on the other side is a lonesome path long neglected over time. Weeds and trees flourish between cracks in the crumbling asphalt. Once past the noise from the street, an eerie quiet sets in. A short walk will lead you to the northern shores of the pond. Continue along and watch for the ruins on the right. Inside you will find excellent photo opportunities and a remarkable example of structural decay and a forest gradually reclaiming lost ground. Vines ensnare the surrounding trees and creep alongside the walls of the massive building. The colossal inner chambers are full of trees and enormous stones that have given way to time. Interesting exterior brickwork nestled among stones can be seen as one moves along the southern edge of the building closer to the shore. One wall bears the scar of what may have been a large lightning strike. Most of the walls have soaring vacancies in the stonework that may have once held windows or doors. Sadly, there is some graffiti, but it's a minor distraction in such an exciting place. After you've had your fill of the ruins, continue along the path and feel the eyes of the forest upon you. Low walls of stone accompany you throughout most of your journey and it would be difficult to get lost. Bear left when the path splits about a half mile after you've gone over the causeway (it can be difficult to discern) and you will eventually return to Meridian Street. Do NOT forget your camera!