Fairhaven Recreation Center

06/05/2026

🚧 Pickleball Court Closure Notice 🚧

The pickleball courts at Livesey Park will be closed Monday, June 8th through Friday, June 12th for repair and maintenance.

We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding while this work is completed. Thank you for helping us keep our courts safe and ready for play! pickleball 🏓

Fairhaven Recreation

06/04/2026

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06/04/2026

06/04/2026

QI GONG + BEGINNER TAI CHI WALKING 🌿

NEW WELLNESS PROGRAM
Wednesdays • 5:00 PM • $10 Drop-In

Join us Wednesdays at 5:00 PM for a gentle wellness experience that now includes Beginner Tai Chi Walking as part of our Qi Gong practice.

✨ Benefits Include:
✔ Improve balance and coordination
✔ Strengthen the body
✔ Calm the mind
✔ Increase mental clarity
✔ Reduce stress and anxiety
✔ Promote overall well-being

😊 No experience necessary!
Beginners are always welcome.

🌳 Weather Permitting, Classes Will Be Held Outdoors in the Garden

👟 Bring:
• Comfortable sneakers or outdoor shoes
• Water bottle

💲 Only $10 Per Class
📍 Fairhaven Recreation Center
🕔 Wednesdays at 5:00 PM

No pre-registration required — simply come and join us!

06/04/2026

Planning summer one step at a time? We can help.
A $60 deposit holds your child’s spot for Kool Kids Summer 2026 at Fairhaven Recreation! ☀️🎉

Availability varies by week, so now is a great time to register and grab your preferred spots before they fill.

👉 Register now: fairhavenrecreation.activityreg.com

Here’s a super short caption version too:

Just a $60 deposit holds your child’s Kool Kids spot! ☀️
Register now before the weeks you want fill up:
fairhavenrecreation.activityreg.com

06/04/2026

🥋 There’s still time to join Adult Martial Arts! 🥋

Our Thursday night Se Jong Tae Kwon Do class is off to a great start, and we’d love to welcome a few more adults to the group.

If you’ve been thinking about trying something new, this is a great time to jump in. This class is beginner-friendly, open to adults 18+, and offers a supportive environment to build confidence, focus, and strength.

📍 Fairhaven Recreation Center
🕡 Thursdays | 6:45–7:45 PM
💥 Free

No experience needed — come give it a try!

06/04/2026

We are proud to partner with Buttonwood Park Zoo to host a Free Zoo Day on Sunday, June 14!

This special community event offers families an opportunity to spend the day exploring the zoo, learning about wildlife and conservation, and enjoying time together at one of New Bedford's most treasured destinations.

We hope you'll join us for a day of fun, learning, and connection at the zoo! 🐢🐘🐒

06/03/2026

Just a reminder! ☀️🍧
Our KOOL KIDS Summer Program Meet & Greet is happening Thursday, June 4 from 4:30 PM–6:00 PM at the Fairhaven Recreation Center!

This is a great chance for families of children in Grades K-8 to:

Meet the counselors
Tour the facility
Connect with other families
Enjoy some frozen treats including popsicles, snow cones, and ice cream!

No registration is required to attend and everyone is welcome — even if you are not yet registered for the summer program.

To help us plan, optional RSVP at:
fairhavenrecreation.activityreg.com

We hope to see you there as we get ready for a great summer!

06/03/2026

Kool Kids Summer is going FAST! ☀️🔥

More than half of our weeks are already 75% full — so if you want to guarantee your child has a spot with us this summer, register now.

The word is out: Kool Kids at Fairhaven Recreation is the coolest place for your kids this summer!

✅ Just a $60 deposit holds your spot
👉 fairhavenrecreation.activityreg.com

Don’t wait — the weeks you want could fill before you know it!

06/02/2026

FAIRHAVEN MARINE RESOURCES - SEAVIEW BOAT RAMP UPDATE

🚧 Temporary Boat Ramp Closure 🚧
Due to ongoing construction, the Seaview Boat Ramp will be:

CLOSED:
Thursday, June 4
and
Friday, June 5

REOPENING:
✅ Saturday, June 6