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New Bedford’s 10 best recreational walking paths (Part 1)

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I love to take long walks and thought I’d put together my favorite walking spots in New Bedford. Here’s the first five, in no particular order. Stay tuned for part 2. 

1. New Bedford Harbor Walk – New Bedford Harbor Side

New Bedford harbor walk
Photo by Jenna Correia.

In 2012, the City of New Bedford received $352,800 in grant money to develop the harbor walk. It feels like it has always been there. The harbor walk provides a 6,200- foot long walkway with lighting at night, seating to take in some fresh air and hand railings. It’s a great place for a sunrise walk and a perfect stop on the way to Fort Taber – Fort Rodman.

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Served 20 years in the United States Air Force. Owner of New Bedford Guide.

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5 comments

  1. Im not being sarcastic but am I missing something? When did Buttonwood Park Get ” a dozen” of monuments?
    I can remember 4?
    Can anyone tell me where they are? I would like to check them out.
    Thanks

    • Darline, off the top of my head:

      1. Jewish/holocaust monument
      2. Fishing monument at the round about
      3. Portuguese monument
      4. Italian American monument
      5. Military Memorial at the Brownell Ave entrance/exit
      6. New one at the library
      7. African American monument
      8. One by the pond.

      I’d have to walk around again to get exact numbers.

  2. Also:

    – The Jewish War Veterans monument at the corner of Rockdale and Hawthorn
    – In addition to the Barnard monument (#2 above), there is small one northeast of the Barnard monument just off the rotary, and another large monument at the corner of Buttonwood and Lake streets. I believe one of these is #4 above (Lake St.?) and the second is to municipal workers, though I stand to be corrected on this.
    – There is another veterans/war memorial just to the west of the Waldron Barracks building along the walking path just inside the wall along Route six at the northern border of the park. This used to be more elaborate, but part of it was moved down to Fort Taber.
    – Just outside the park, there is the Doughboy World War I statue/Monument at the junction of Route 6 and North Street.
    – There may be one or two more monuments in the park

  3. The artists of the mural at the CoveWalk are Ryan McFee and Todd Woodward.

  4. The only place I like to walk in New Bedford is Fort Taber. It’s quiet, away from city traffic, & beautiful.

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