The best parks & outdoor spots in New Bedford

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Scoopy Doo Pet Waste Services (opens in a new tab)

Serving Fairhaven

Scoopy Doo Pet Waste Services cleans your yard, takes the mess away and leaves no sign anyone was there. This veteran owned business is based in Fairhaven and serves the Southcoast, so you can leave the chore to them and enjoy your pets.

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Fan Pier Park (opens in a new tab)

1 Courthouse Wy · Boston

Fan Pier Park is that rare downtown pause button, a manicured waterfront walk with room to actually sit still. Grassy seating, benches,…

Fan Pier Park is that rare downtown pause button, a manicured waterfront walk with room to actually sit still. Grassy seating, benches, tables and fire pits make it perfect for a low-key lunch, a coffee with a view, or decompressing after a Fort Point slog.

From the Boston newsletter, October 9, 2026

Charles River Esplanade (opens in a new tab)

Storrow Dr · Boston

Whether you’re craving an easy jog by the water, a guided tour, or live music that actually slaps, Charles River Esplanade keeps the…

Whether you’re craving an easy jog by the water, a guided tour, or live music that actually slaps, Charles River Esplanade keeps the calendar busy with fitness classes, public art, GroundBeat shows and Boston Landmarks Orchestra concerts. Give your brain a breather this week, then pretend you planned the whole outing.

From the Boston newsletter, October 16, 2026

Headwaters Conservation Area (opens in a new tab)

184-202 Blossom Rd · Westport

Headwaters Conservation Area packs 2.5 miles of winding paths through hardwoods, streamside nooks, and an impressive white pine stand.…

5 miles of winding paths through hardwoods, streamside nooks, and an impressive white pine stand. Trace the headwaters of Bread and Cheese Brook, watch for birds, and swap screen time for real air... the easiest midweek reset you’ll find around here.

From the New Bedford newsletter, August 19, 2026