Become a New Bedford Junior Ranger

Welcome to New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park’s Junior Ranger program! The park is excited to have you become a steward and help continue to preserve and protect your national parks. At this park, you have two options for how to become an official Junior Ranger as well as earn other types of badges. The Junior Ranger Activity Book and the Journey through New Bedford e-book is available for free at the National Park Visitor Center or download/open the books on the Be a Junior Ranger page.

Details

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

Pets Allowed

Yes

Activity Fee

No

Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Any Time

Accessibility Information

Accessibility in the Park

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park is committed to making all practicable efforts to make the visitor center, programs, services, employment, and meaningful work opportunities accessible and usable by all individuals.

The national park is located within a historic district that strives to preserve and protect the history of the area and several buildings were built before current accessibility standards were set. Please note the park has cobblestone streets, historic homes, and a working waterfront. The national park's goal is to provide the highest level of accessibility to our visitors as possible.

If your questions concerning accessibility are unanswered after reading the below information, please contact us at 508-996-4095.

For more information or questions about accessibility involving park partners within the park boundary, please click here and it will guide you to our partner page for contact information.

Please click here to learn more about what laws apply to the National Park Service.

Service Animals

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park policy is that service animals are allowed, but must be harnessed, leashed, or tethered, unless these devices interfere with the service animal’s work or the individual’s disability prevents using these devices. In that case, the individual must maintain control of the animal through voice, signal, or other effective controls.

 

For more information about pets and service animals in national parks.