Recreation area on the eastern edge of Narragansett, Rhode Island, and south of the western passage that connects the Narragansett Bay to the Rhode Island Sound
General Information
In‑season hours typically:
Weekdays: 8:30am–8:00pm
Weekends: 7:30am–8:00pm
Hours may vary seasonally
Off‑season access is free
Leashed dogs are allowed during the off‑season only
Service animals permitted year‑round
South Kingstown, RI
Newport, RI
Surfing popular year‑round
39 Boston Neck Road, Narragansett, RI 02882
How to Get There
From Providence: Take I‑95 South to Route 4 South into Narragansett, then follow signs for Narragansett Pier and Boston Neck Road; the beach is centrally located in town with multiple parking and access points.
Overview
Narragansett Town Beach is a public recreation area encompassing 19 acres (7.7 ha) on the eastern edge of Narragansett, Rhode Island, and south of the western passage that connects the Narragansett Bay to the open waters of Rhode Island Sound. The southern shoreline is rocky with a concrete sea wall constructed upland, while the northeast end of the beach is characterized by the entrance to Narrow River and Cormorant Point.
The state beach offers picnicking, ocean swimming, changing rooms, surfing, and beach activities for approximately the first half mile of the beach, while the northeast end remains privately owned. The beach and dunes provide an important wildlife habitat for certain species of shorebirds, including piping plovers.
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