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Buttonwood Park

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Welcome to Buttonwood Park in New Bedford, Massachusetts. This park is home to the city zoo which first opened in 1894 making it the 12th oldest in the United States and the 3rd oldest in New England. Today it is home to over 250 animals of over 80 different species. In addition to a great zoo this park also has 3 lighted basketball courts, 6 tennis courts, 3 ball diamonds (1 of which is lighted), the local Holocaust Memorial, and a playground for the kids.

To contact the New Bedford park office please call 508-961-3015.

91.34 acresabout 69 football fields
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Acreage91.34
Managed byCity of New Bedford
Address425 Hawthorn Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
Coordinates41.631541, -70.951109
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