A gentle beach on the Sakonnet River with calm waters perfect for families with small children. Popular for windsurfing, kayaking, and other water sports with boat launch facilities available.
Beaches for Swimming
Ninigret Park Beach
A freshwater beach on a pond within Ninigret Park, a 227-acre town park. Features a nature center, playground, bike paths, and sports facilities alongside the swimming area.
Warren Town Beach
A small town beach on Warren Town Beach on the eastern shore of Narragansett Bay. Features playground equipment, pavilion, and picnic areas with calm waters suitable for children.
Barrington Town Beach
A family-friendly town beach on Narragansett Bay with calm waters and a lifeguarded swimming area. Features playground equipment, picnic tables, and convenient amenities in a residential setting.
Conimicut Point Beach
A small beach at the northern tip of Warwick with views of Conimicut Lighthouse and the entrance to Providence River. Features picnic areas, fishing spots, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Bristol Town Beach
A town beach on Narragansett Bay with expansive recreational facilities including sports fields, playground, and picnic areas. Features a boat launch ramp and views of the Mount Hope Bridge.
Blue Shutters Town Beach
A town beach on Rhode Island’s southern shore with facilities including a pavilion with changing rooms and concessions. Offers a similar beach experience to nearby state beaches but often less crowded.
Napatree Point Beach
A conservation area featuring a mile-long barrier beach extending from Watch Hill. Offers a natural beach environment with excellent bird watching, swimming, and hiking opportunities in a protected setting.
Salty Brine State Beach
A small, sheltered beach at the entrance to Galilee Harbor named for a beloved local radio personality. Features excellent facilities, wheelchair accessibility, and views of fishing boats entering and leaving port.
Skaket Beach
A popular family beach on Cape Cod Bay known for warm shallow water and extensive tidal flats at low tide. Offers spectacular sunset views and typically calmer conditions than the Atlantic-facing beaches.