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Minutes from downtown [[New Bedford]], Fort Phoenix State Reservation combines historic features, scenic views and a variety of recreational facilities for public use. One of the smaller State reservations, it contains a half-mile of Buzzards Bay beachfront. The facility also contains tennis courts, basketball courts, outdoor showers and restrooms, and even a sand volleyball court. Directly adjacent to the park (and managed by the Town of Fairhaven) is [[Fort Phoenix]], a [[Revolutionary War]] Fort and national landmark. From the ramparts remnants, one can gaze across the bay where the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War was fought, to the rolling meadows of the Elizabeth Islands. |
Minutes from downtown [[New Bedford]], Fort Phoenix State Reservation combines historic features, scenic views and a variety of recreational facilities for public use. One of the smaller State reservations, it contains a half-mile of Buzzards Bay beachfront. The facility also contains tennis courts, basketball courts, outdoor showers and restrooms, and even a sand volleyball court. Directly adjacent to the park (and managed by the Town of Fairhaven) is [[Fort Phoenix]], a [[Revolutionary War]] Fort and national landmark. From the ramparts remnants, one can gaze across the bay where the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War was fought, to the rolling meadows of the Elizabeth Islands. Fort Phoenix State Reservation is managed and maintained by Massachusetts' [[Department of Conservation and Recreation]] <ref name=DCR>[http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/ftph.htm Department of Conservation and Recreation website]</ref> (DCR). |
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Fort Phoenix State Reservation is managed and maintained by Massachusetts' [[Department of Conservation and Recreation]] <ref name=DCR>[http://www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/ftph.htm Department of Conservation and Recreation website]</ref> (DCR). |
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== Nearby State Parks/Reservations == |
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*[[Fall River Heritage State Park]] |
*[[Fall River Heritage State Park]] |
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*[[Horseneck Beach State Reservation]] |
*[[Horseneck Beach State Reservation]] |
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Fort Phoenix State Reservation is located on the south-east coast of Massachusetts. |
Fort Phoenix State Reservation is located on the south-east coast of Massachusetts. |
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Minutes from downtown New Bedford, Fort Phoenix State Reservation combines historic features, scenic views and a variety of recreational facilities for public use. One of the smaller State reservations, it contains a half-mile of Buzzards Bay beachfront. The facility also contains tennis courts, basketball courts, outdoor showers and restrooms, and even a sand volleyball court. Directly adjacent to the park (and managed by the Town of Fairhaven) is Fort Phoenix, a Revolutionary War Fort and national landmark. From the ramparts remnants, one can gaze across the bay where the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War was fought, to the rolling meadows of the Elizabeth Islands. Fort Phoenix State Reservation is managed and maintained by Massachusetts' Department of Conservation and Recreation [1] (DCR).
Recreational opportunities
- Accessible Picnicking
- Accessible Restrooms
- Hiking
- Historic Site
- Scenic Viewing Area
- Showers
- Swimming
- Tennis Courts
- Basketball Courts
- Sand Volleyball Court
Nearby State Parks/Reservations
Directions
Fort Phoenix State Reservation is located on the south-east coast of Massachusetts.
From the north: Rte. 24 south to Rte. 140 south to 195 east to 240 south to Rte. 6 west. Follow signs.[1].
Photos
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Cannons at the adjecent Fort Phoenix
