Tower 1 Beach is an ocean beach in New Bedford, Massachusetts.
What to expect
Parking
Paid lot $3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go (text-to-pay), or the city season pass ($60 general / $15 resident / $5 senior / $30 Greater New Bedford).
Swimming
Allowed water tested by the state
Hours
New Bedford's beach parking is paid 10am to 5:30pm in season, from the last weekend in June through Labor Day, when lifeguards are also on duty; off-season parking at East Beach and Fort Taber is free. Posted hours at the entrance win if…
From JuneDogs
Dogs are not allowed on New Bedford's public swimming beaches; the city's off-leash Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park is the designated place for dogs. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.
Getting in
Parking
Paid lot
Cost$3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go (text-to-pay), or the city season pass ($60 general / $15 resident / $5 senior / $30 Greater New Bedford).
East Beach / Fort Taber Park segment; $3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go, or city season pass.
Tides & weather
Tide and sun: NOAA astronomy · forecast: NWS, up to 7 days
Common questions
Is Tower 1 Beach in New Bedford open today?
Open, no advisory on record in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). MA DPH is the authority. Check the status the morning you go.
Is there parking at Tower 1 Beach, and what does it cost?
Paid lot ($3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go (text-to-pay), or the city season pass ($60 general / $15 resident / $5 senior / $30 Greater New Bedford).). East Beach / Fort Taber Park segment; $3/hr or $15/day pay-as-you-go, or city season pass.
Can you swim at Tower 1 Beach?
Yes. Tower 1 Beach has no swimming advisory in the latest MA DPH posting (updated 2026-09-13). Check again the morning you go.
Are dogs allowed at Tower 1 Beach?
Dogs are not allowed on New Bedford's public swimming beaches; the city's off-leash Captain Jack Peterson Dog Park is the designated place for dogs. That's the town-wide default; watch for posted signs here.