The Buzzards Bay region is home to hundreds of places where you can explore the outdoors. Head to a park or conservation area and take to the trails on a hike through fields, forests, and salt marshes. Hit the beach on a sunny summer afternoon, or launch your boat into the water for a fun day of cruising on the waves. No matter where you are, you’ll find a fantastic place in your community to discover Buzzards Bay.
For a pleasant stroll with an unforgettable water view, you can’t beat Osprey Marsh.
Discover a slice of secluded nature along the urban Acushnet River at P.J. Keating Woods.
Discover a coastal ecosystem rich with native plants, birds, and butterflies from the meadows and observation platform of this Little Compton preserve.
Known for its stunning daffodil field, Parsons Reserve in Dartmouth holds many more beautiful surprises in its woods.
Paskamansett Landing is an oasis of nature and history in the urban center of North Dartmouth.
With a canoe launch, picnic table, and bench by the river, Paskamansett Park is a peaceful streamside setting.
Walk from suburban woods into dense forest and over a historic granite bridge at Paskamansett & Gidley Woods in Dartmouth.
Located on the busy shores of inner New Bedford Harbor, Pease Park in Fairhaven offers vessels a place to launch.
Marion's Peirson Woods has an observation platform where you can view sailboats, salt marshes, and sea birds on the water.
Hike rolling hills, snorkel pristine waters, and take in a fascinating history on this Buzzards Bay island unlike any other.
Discover one of Cape Cod’s oldest farms at Peterson Farm in Falmouth, a working farm with grazing sheep alongside miles of trails through fields and forest.
The 4.5-mile paved Phoenix Bike Trail is a gateway to Fairhaven's coastal forests and salt marshes.
Cast out a fishing line or stroll sandy shores on the edges of Bourne’s freshwater Picture Lake.
Planting Island Beach’s rugged, rocky shoreline offers a panoramic view of Sippican Harbor and Buzzards Bay.
Discover Bourne’s vibrant waterways by small boat or paddlecraft from this small boat ramp on the Pocasset River.
A small, secluded spot on Priests Cove, Pope Beach in Fairhaven offers sparkling views of Buzzards Bay.
Centrally located in New Bedford Harbor, this marina provides protected waters with convenient access to Buzzards Bay.
Family-friendly fun awaits in the fields and forest of Pulaski Park, located in New Bedford’s North End.
Quaker Marsh in Falmouth is a peaceful spot to picnic or launch a kayak into Wild Harbor River's salt marsh-lined headwaters.
Whether you're taking a day trip or keeping your boat at a local marina, start a Cape Cod adventure from this Bourne town boat ramp.
For a peaceful walk through classic Cape Cod scenery, head to Red Brook Pond Conservation Area in Bourne.
Discover your Buzzards Bay at this free environmental exploration center in downtown New Bedford.
Hilly wooded uplands at this Dartmouth preserve capture the natural spirit of nearby Southeastern Massachusetts Bioreserve.
This wide, easy-to-follow woodland trail is a great place to walk, jog, or try out cross-country skiing.
Take a wild adventure through thousands of acres of remote forest and swamp at Rocky Gutter in Middleborough.
A bustling summer boating spot, this sandy public ramp in Dartmouth offers access to Clarks Cove and Buzzards Bay.
With calm waters and sweeping views, Round Hill Beach is a stunning summer destination for Dartmouth residents.
Discover woods, wetlands, and wildlife on the easy loop trail at Rounseville II Preserve in Rochester.
Located on a quiet bend of the Slocums River in Dartmouth, Russells Mills Landing is a fantastic places for paddlers.
Cast your line out for a bass or take a relaxing paddle in the calm, clear waters of this Carver pond with lovely shoreline views.