Recreation

Swimming was deemed off-limits on Wednesday due to high surf conditions and strong rip currents as Hurricane Chris churned hundreds of miles off the Mass. coast.

Go away, bowling, there's a new group activity in town.

Hitting the beach in New Bedford doesn't just have to mean laying around in the sand all day. There's new ways to enjoy a day at the beach!

Applications for seasonal summer employment opportunities with the City of New Bedford Department of Parks, Recreation & Beaches are now available.

BOSTON (AP) _Gov. Charlie Baker says he remains worried about the impact of legalizing recreational marijuana in Massachusetts, but hopes a set of new rules will address many of his concerns. The Republican signed a bill on Friday that overhauls the marijuana law that voters approved in November...

Fiddler crabs are raiding Wareham beaches by the thousands.

The New Bedford Parks, Recreation and Beaches Department will continue its annual tradition of the Play in the Park and Summer Food Service programs to offer fun activities and healthy meals for kids this summer. The program runs from June 26 through August 25 at 24 parks, playgrounds and housing sites across the city...

NEW BEDFORD - Governor Charlie Baker is naming MassDevelopment as the manager of New Bedford's State Pier. New Bedford State Senator Mark Montigny filed legislation earlier this year authorizing the state Department of Conservation and Recreation to lease the State Pier to MassDevelopment...

Join the Parks, Recreation and Beaches Department this Friday, October 28th for a party everyone can enjoy!

The New Bedford City Council passed along four proposed items to one of their committees Thursday in preparation of the passing of Question 4 on the November ballot, which would legalize the recreational use of Marijuana in Massachusetts.