Fall River Heritage State Park

Davol St., Fall River
508 675 5759

This 8.5-acre park enjoys a spectacular location overlooking Battleship Cove, home of the World War II battleship, U.S.S. Massachusetts.

The park hugs the shore of the Taunton River (Mt. Hope Bay) and offers a boardwalk, benches, groves of trees, an antique carousel, public sailing programs, and a three-acre meadow perfect for summer concerts, craft festivals and family picnics.

Park Directions
Fall River Heritage State Park is located in southeastern Massachusetts.

Coming from Rhode Island:

RT 195 East to exit 5. See directions below

Coming from Cape Cod:

RT 195 West to exit 5.   See directions below

Coming from Boston:

RT 24 South to RT 195 West to exit 5 (under City Hall).  See directions below

Directions

Go right at the fork onto RT 79 &138 north to Taunton. Take next right exit onto Davol Street. At the base of the ramp carefully bear left taking first left going under the overpass. Go left onto RT 138 South (Battleship Cove\Tiverton R I). Continue on RT 138 South, passing Boathouse parking lot on right followed by the park’s Visitor’s Center, then taking the next right turn (under the Braga Bridge) on to Central Street. Bottom of hill take right into main parking lot.