BEACHES and PARKS
BOATING
The beautiful New Bedford Harbor is at the mouth of the Acushnet River, which flows south into Buzzards Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Home of the nation's #1 commercial fishing fleet, the authentic waterfront connects the harbor to the historic downtown district. The city’s three boat launches accommodate fishing, sailing, rowing, kayaking, and motor boating.
- 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 electricity available
- Security 24 hours a day
Community Boating Center
508-992-6219
www.communityboating.org
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.
Community Rowing Inc. and the City of New Bedford
www.communityrowing.org
New Bedford is partnering with Community Rowing Inc. of Boston to help bring the sport of rowing to the Acushnet River, benefiting the lives of the city’s school children and residents and reconnecting New Bedford to an important part of its history.
Stephen Hetland Memorial Skating Rink
310 Hathaway Boulevard
New Bedford, MA 02740-2818
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.
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