Rockdale. A west-side pocket of New Bedford, this neighborhood delivers an easygoing pace with everyday convenience along Rockdale Avenue and Kempton Street. Residents enjoy quick connections to I-195, dependable SRTA bus service, and short drives to beaches and marinas in Dartmouth and Fairhaven. Housing spans classic New England triple-deckers, tidy capes, and mid-century ranches, often on walkable blocks with mature trees.
Outdoor time here tends to revolve around Buttonwood Park, a signature green space with a walking loop, ballfields, and a serene pond. Families love the adjacent Buttonwood Park Zoo for its year-round programs and animal encounters, and the park’s calendar frequently brings 5Ks, concerts, and community gatherings within minutes of home. Daily errands are streamlined by nearby grocers, pharmacies, and local eateries, while downtown’s waterfront museums and galleries are just a quick hop away.
Schools are part of New Bedford Public Schools, with neighborhood families commonly accessing Betsey B. Winslow Elementary, Keith Middle, and New Bedford High School. Healthcare needs are well served by St. Luke’s Hospital and medical offices dotted along the main corridors, and regional job centers across Bristol County are easily reachable.
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