Noah's Place Playground
Pope's Island / Marine Park, New Bedford, MA
Large all-accessible waterfront playground on Pope's Island with full ramps, inclusive motion play, accessible swings, sensory play, and marine-themed features.
Main fully ramped play area at Noah's Place Playground.
Photo 1 of 4. Main fully ramped play area at Noah's Place Playground.
Editorial notes
What stands out
This is the South Coast standout if you need true ramp access, inclusive motion play, and enough scale to make the drive worthwhile.
Know Before You Go
- Bring
- Water
- Bring
- Sun protection
- Bring
- Any mobility or adaptive gear your child prefers
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Restrooms nearby
- Parking
- Limited shade
- Visit type
- Destination playground outing.
Read more about this location
Noah's Place Playground is one of the South Coast's strongest true destination inclusive playgrounds, set at Marine Park on Pope's Island in New Bedford. Official sources describe it as an all-accessible playground where children of all abilities can play together, and the equipment plan includes a fully ramped main structure, sensory play center, glider, inclusive spinner, ship-themed play, swings, climbers, and rubber safety surfacing. The waterfront setting gives families room to spread out, and the city now maintains the park as part of its signature parks system. It works especially well for mixed-age outings where mobility access and broad play variety both matter.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | dawn – dusk |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | dawn – dusk |
| Wednesday | dawn – dusk |
| Thursday | dawn – dusk |
| Friday | dawn – dusk |
| Saturday | dawn – dusk |
| Sunday | dawn – dusk |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Summary
Official sources confirm this is an all-accessible playground with broad inclusive equipment.
Considerations
Wheelchair-accessible swings are locked and require a phone call to activate.
Considerations
Restroom access requires a PIN from posted instructions.
Mobility Access
Fully ramped main play structure
Mobility Access
Rubberized safety surfacing
Mobility Access
Wheelchair-accessible swings
Mobility Access
Inclusive glider
Mobility Access
Inclusive spinner
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
102 Popes Island
New Bedford, MA, 02740
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Sources & Updates
3 public sources on record · Last checked Apr 11, 2026. Time-sensitive details may have changed.
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 3 public sources
Public sources
- Team Noah Foundation - Noah's Place Playgroundteamnoahfoundation.org
Official nonprofit page with FAQs and visit details.
Checked: name, address, hours, all-accessible description, restroom policy, wheelchair swing access
Manufacturer project page with detailed equipment list and high-quality images.
Checked: installed year, ramped structure, sensory play center, glider, spinner, ship-themed play
- City of New Bedford - Signature Parksnewbedford-ma.gov
City parks department page covering Marine Park and Noah's Place Playground.
Checked: city maintenance, signature park inclusion, park imagery, social and department contact
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official nonprofit, municipal, and manufacturer sources.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.