Seasonal & Holidays
Rhode Island Beaches: Four Re-Opened, Two Closed
Easton's Beach, Briar Point Beach and Watchaug Pond have all been declared safe for swimming.
NEWPORT, RI — There's been a change in Rhode Island's beach closures just in time for the weekend. Easton's Beach, Briar Point Beach and two swimming areas in Watchaug Pond have been declared safe for swimming, while two other beaches were closed by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
The following beaches were reopened on Friday afternoon:
- Easton's Beach, Newport
- Briar Point Beach, Coventry
- Camp Watchaug, Charlestown
- Burlingame Picnic Area, Charlestown
Two additional beaches were closed at the same time: Roy Carpenter's Beach in South Kingstown and Yawgoog Scout Reservation in Hopkinton. Meanwhile, Conimicut Point Beach and both the upper and lower ponds at the Kent County YMCA remain closed to swimming as well.
Find out what's happening in Newportfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The most up-to-date beach information is available by calling the department's beach line at 401-222-2751.
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