Fall River Heritage State Park

Fall River Heritage State Park is a waterfront park spanning 14 acres with a boardwalk, meadow, and visitor center adjacent to Battleship Cove. The grounds feature accessible pathways and open areas for recreation and gathering.

The park emerged from the Massachusetts Heritage Parks Program, established in 1978 to create urban spaces and promote economic development in industrial cities. This initiative helped transform communities into places for recreation and renewal.

The visitor center displays exhibits about local industrial heritage and offers educational programs covering the natural environment and regional development. You can learn here about the significance of these themes to the city and its residents.

The park opens from sunrise to sunset and offers free parking along with wheelchair-accessible pathways. Facilities include restrooms, and visitors should know the grounds are easy to navigate.

An antique carousel, relocated from Lincoln Park in Dartmouth, stands at the center of the grounds next to a 3-acre meadow. This carousel often serves as a focal point for concerts and events held throughout the year.

Location: Massachusetts

Inception: 1985

Website: https://mass.gov/locations/fall-river-heritage-state-park

GPS coordinates: 41.70540,-71.16050

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:51