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Fort Taber Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 929 Google reviews · Running trail in New Bedford, Massachusetts · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Not reported
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Not reported
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Fort Taber Park's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Waterfront 47-acre park featuring a 19th-century fort, museum, playground & expansive green space.
What runners say about Fort Taber Park
“The grounds are very well kept, and there are some great views .”
“I live close by what a great place to do a walk, the scenic views of the water are awesome bring a bathing suit if you feel like swimming”
Such a beautiful park, nice to take a relaxing stroll or run byt he water, and aroudn the old fort, the museum is worth checking out the beach looks nice for wimming inthe nice weather
It’s got everything a beach, walking trail, a park, fort, two lighthouses, is dog,kid and elderly friendly,great sunset views and free parking in the winter. Just gorgeous.
Great place to walk and bike restrooms available as well as u can BBQ and explore some of the old fort
Peaceful, relaxing views . Nice place to take a walk around the fort. Nice sunrise 🌅
Trail conditions & character
“It’s got everything a beach, walking trail, a park, fort, two lighthouses, is dog,kid and elderly friendly,great sunset views and free parking in the winter.”
“It’s got everything a beach, walking trail, a park, fort, two lighthouses, is dog,kid and elderly friendly,great sunset views and free parking in the winter.”
Plan your run at Fort Taber Park
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeNot reported. Assume some of it is exposed and carry water in summer.
- At the trailheadparking — reported by runners
- Websiteforttaber.org
- Phone(508) 994-3938
- Social Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 5 AM–9 PM |
| Sunday | 5 AM–9 PM |
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