A North End neighborhood park behind Casimir Pulaski Elementary School, with a basketball court, an open meadow used for picnicking, and the roughly one-mile Ross C. Mathieu Nature Trail. The city began a redesign in 2024-2025 adding a new playground and Acushnet Avenue entrance.
What to expect
Parking
Free lot free · unconfirmed
Trails
About 1 mile of walking trail (Ross C. Mathieu Nature Trail) with wildlife spotting
Dogs
New Bedford requires dogs in any street or public place to be restrained on a leash or chain no longer than seven feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.
Birdwatching
Allowed year-round
Ball Sports
Allowed year-round
Managed by
New Bedford Parks, Recreation & Beaches
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On site
Picnic area
broad meadow used for picnicking
Worth knowing
- The city committed $250,000 toward a Pulaski Park redesign that adds a new playground and Acushnet Avenue entrance with added parking; construction status was in the design phase.
Common questions
How long is the walking trail at Pulaski Park?
Around a mile, following the Ross C. Mathieu Nature Trail through the park.
Where do I park at Pulaski Park?
Free lot (free).
Can I bring my dog to Pulaski Park?
New Bedford requires dogs in any street or public place to be restrained on a leash or chain no longer than seven feet. Posted signs at the site take precedence.