Fall River Heritage State Park

Fall River Heritage State Park sits on the shoreline of the Taunton River in Fall River, Massachusetts, USA, next to the Charles M. Braga Jr. Memorial Bridge and across from the World War II Battleship the USS Massachusetts (BB-59). Eight and a half acres in size, it is a common place for residents of the city to relax and enjoy the beauty of Battleship Cove. In the summer time, the park's 3-acre (12,000 m²) meadow is filled with summer concerts, outdoor movies, festivals (such as Fall River Celebrates America), and families looking for a spot to picnic. Located adjacent to the park is an antique carousel and the Battleship Cove community sailing program. Fall River Heritage State Park is managed and maintained by Massachusetts' Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR).

Recreational Opportunities

• Accessible Restrooms
• Picnicking
• Scenic Viewing Area
• Visitor's Center (Bell Tower Closed)
• Healthy Heart Trail

Nearby attractions

• Along the waterfront:
  • Battleship Cove (5 Water Street) - The world's largest historic naval ship exhibit featuring the USS Massachusetts
    • Notable exhibits: The USS Massachusetts (BB-59), the USS Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. (DD-850), the USS Lionfish (SS-298), the East German Navy Hiddensee (corvette), the bow of the USS Fall River (CA-131), PT-796, PT-617 and etc.
    • Notable item: The restored 1920's carousel from Lincoln Park.
  • Old Colony and Fall River Railroad Museum (2 Water Street) - A historical and educational museum dedicated to the preservation of railroading in Fall River and New England.
  • The Marine Museum at Fall River (70 Water Street) - A historical and nautical museum with memorabilia, artifacts, and ship models of the Fall River Line (which operated between 1847 and 1937) and the RMS Titanic.
    • Notable item: A 28' model of the RMS Titanic.
  • Narrows Center for the Arts (16 Anawan Street) - A non-profit organization and 280-seat facility that hosts high-quality, national and local performing and visual artists, musicians, writers and performers.

• Nearby State Parks/Reservations:
  • Dighton Rock State Park
  • Freetown-Fall River State Forest
    • Notable item: Profile Rock, a 50-foot outcropping, shows a profile of what the Wampanoags believe to be Chief Massasoit.
  • Horseneck Beach State Reservation

Accessibility

• Coming from Rhode Island:
  • RT 195 East to exit 5. See directions below

• Coming from Cape Cod:
  • RT 195 West to exit 5. See directions below

• Coming from Boston:
  • RT 24 South to RT 195 West to exit 5 (under City Hall). See directions below

Directions:

Go right at the fork onto RT 79 & 138 north to Taunton. Take next right exit onto Davol Street. At the base of the ramp carefully bear left taking first left going under the overpass. Go left onto RT 138 South (Battleship Cove\Tiverton RI). Continue on RT 138 South, passing Boathouse parking lot on right followed by the park’s Visitor’s Center, then taking the next right turn (under the Braga Bridge) on to Central Street. Bottom of hill take right into main parking lot .

Photos

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  FRHSP (top left), Carousel (top right), and Battleship Cove (bottom)
• Battleship Cove and the USS Massachusetts
  Battleship Cove and the USS Massachusetts
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  FRHSP seen from the deck of the USS Lionfish in Battleship Cove
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  2007 Fall River Celebrates America
• Carousel at Battleship Cove
  Carousel at Battleship Cove