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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.

Wide view of Noah's Place Playground showing inclusive ramped play structures and rubber surfacing

Atlas perspective

Atlas Verdict

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 and access

  • Toddlers
  • Preschoolers
  • Big kids
  • Mixed ages
  • Ramped access
  • Wheelchair swing

Family planning

  • Seating
  • Restrooms nearby
  • Parking
  • Separated play zones
  • Rubber surface
  • Limited shade
Visit type
Destination playground outing.

Hours & Admission

Posted hours

Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.

Admission

Published admission prices
VisitorPrice
AdmissionFree

Published admission can change. Confirm current prices and taxes 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.

Photos

Accessible play area with marine-themed equipment at Noah's Place Playground
Marine-themed design adds imaginative play to the inclusive layout.
Inclusive play components and rubber surfacing at Noah's Place Playground
Rubberized surfacing supports smoother mobility through the playground.
Aerial view of Noah's Place Playground at Pope's Island
Aerial city image showing the waterfront setting at Pope's Island.

Location

102 Popes Island

New Bedford, MA, 02740

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Nearby Alternatives

Compare three other local options using their published fit and planning details.

Buttonwood Park Playground
Published pricing

Accessible New Bedford playground beside the zoo with wide ramps, roomy elevated surfaces, and a larger park setting that works well for varied ages.

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Dartmouth Community Park
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Public Dartmouth park with the town's first fully ADA-accessible playground, plus picnic seating, open field space, and a paved walking loop.

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Sources & Updates

Time-sensitive details still need a dated source check