Fort Phoenix State Reservation, Coastal recreation area in Fairhaven, Massachusetts, US.
The 28-acre Fort Phoenix State Reservation features a sandy beach along Buzzards Bay with views of Butler Flats Lighthouse and the Elizabeth Islands.
The site marks the location of the first naval battle of the Revolutionary War, with Fort Phoenix serving as a defensive position until military operations ceased in 1876.
Fort Phoenix State Reservation functions as an educational center where visitors learn about early American military defense systems through preserved fortifications and original cannons.
The reservation provides free parking, seasonal lifeguards, accessible restrooms, outdoor showers, tennis courts, basketball courts, and dedicated pickleball facilities for public use.
Visitors can walk along a half-mile paved hurricane barrier that separates New Bedford Harbor from Buzzards Bay, offering views of passing boats and marine wildlife.
Website: https://mass.gov/locations/fort-phoenix-state-reservation
GPS coordinates: 41.62474,-70.89779
Latest update: March 5, 2025 20:04
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