New Bedford Park Department

Parks & Playgrounds in New Bedford, Massachusetts

3.8 (38)

Category	Parks & Playgrounds · Tourist attraction
Address	181 Hillman St, New Bedford, MA 02740
Street	Hillman Street
Area	New Bedford, Massachusetts
Phone	(508) 961-3015
Google rating	3.8 (38)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 21, 2026

Hours

Monday	8 am–4 pm
Tuesday	8 am–4 pm
Wednesday	8 am–4 pm
Thursday	8 am–4 pm
Friday	8 am–4 pm
Saturday	Closed
Sunday	Closed

About New Bedford Park Department

Located at 181 Hillman St, New Bedford, MA 02740, New Bedford Park Department operates as a park serving New Bedford in Massachusetts. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under tourist attraction, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. The most common schedule is 8 am–4 pm. Note that it does not open on Saturday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. You can reach New Bedford Park Department at (508) 961-3015; calling is usually the quickest way to ask about availability, prices or directions. Its website is newbedford-ma.gov, where you may find menus, price lists or booking options.

Its Google rating is 3.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews, a solid but mixed picture; reading the most recent reviews will tell you what to expect.

How New Bedford Park Department compares with other parks & playgrounds in New Bedford

Its 3.8 rating is below most of the 9 parks & playgrounds in New Bedford with at least 20 reviews, so read the recent reviews before you go.
It usually closes at 4 PM, earlier than 5 of the 6 parks & playgrounds in New Bedford that publish their hours, so check the time before a late visit.
It is closed on Sundays, while 6 of the 6 other parks & playgrounds in New Bedford with published hours open that day.
Nearest other parks & playgrounds: Clasky Common Park (0.5 mi), Buttonwood Park (0.9 mi), Monte Park (1.0 mi)

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Alan Gagne a year ago

Went for a Beach Pass. Very easy and efficient process.

Janell Barrett 4 years ago

I would never send my child to there summer program ever again…i paid for the entire summer. My child was being bullied an no longer wanted to attend the program. My daughter hair was being pulled multiple times by a boy in the program staff didnt care and when addressed said they were playing a game of whose hair hurt the most! Waste of money all they do is go to the beach everyday theres a pool the kids can’t even enjoy! The lack of care was it for me didnt get a refund although didn’t attend the last two weeks. Place is racist!

Susan Hansen 7 years ago

This department makes these kids hang at the sites in pouring rain when there are no kids and it's flooding. No so smart!!

Joe M 7 years ago

The City of New Bedford never ceases to amaze me. Forget about the lousy pot hole “repairs”. So after a few years of complaining about the very poor condition of the tennis courts at Buttonwood Park the city finally resurfaced the courts in early June...great. I commend them for that. Tennis around here is a summer sport so everyone is thinking it will be up for play in a few days. But not so fast.....the courts are resurfaced ....but no freakin nets. Ok, “so they are on order”. A few weeks go by and low and behold the new nets are finally installed last week, everything is perfect. Called friends to come play today because from the parking lot it’s ready to go. But nay, nay, nay, we go there to play and all the freakin gates to the courts are paid locked. Maybe next week the City of New Bedford will have a lunch buffet for hungry children in some building then lock the doors so they can’t get in to eat. Great job Parks Department on your incompetence. UPDATE: After getting in touch with the Parks Department and also contacting city counselor about my displeasure I got positive feedback from the Parks Department and also from some city counselors. Seems like the contractor fixi

Barbie Matos 8 years ago

Need to up grade all parks. Accessible for handicap s swings for disabled kids.more of a atmosphere.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is New Bedford Park Department located?

New Bedford Park Department is at 181 Hillman St, New Bedford, MA 02740, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is New Bedford Park Department?

New Bedford Park Department is listed as a park and is also tagged on Google as tourist attraction.

What are the hours of New Bedford Park Department?

Published hours are Monday: 8 am–4 pm; Tuesday: 8 am–4 pm; Wednesday: 8 am–4 pm; Thursday: 8 am–4 pm; Friday: 8 am–4 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed. It is closed on Saturday, Sunday. Hours can change on holidays, so call before a special trip.

Is New Bedford Park Department open on Sunday?

No, New Bedford Park Department is closed on Sunday.

What is the phone number of New Bedford Park Department?

You can call New Bedford Park Department at (508) 961-3015.

How is New Bedford Park Department rated on Google?

New Bedford Park Department has a Google rating of 3.8 out of 5 from 38 reviews.

Does New Bedford Park Department have a website?

Yes, the website of New Bedford Park Department is newbedford-ma.gov (linked on this page).