PARKS & OPEN SPACES


 
Clifton Burial Ground 

Golden Hill St

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Coddington Cemetery 

Coddington burial ground is the oldest cemetery in Newport and includes more Colonial Governors than any other cemetery in the state, including one of Newport’s founders William Coddington.

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Coggeshall Cemetery 

Coggeshall Ave

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Coggeshall Park 

The grounds of the former Coggeshall School is our newest park which includes a playground and a popular neighborhood play field.

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Common Burial Ground 

Established in 1640 this historic cemetery is thought to include the largest number of colonial era headstones in a single cemetery. The section known as “God’s Little Acre” has been recognized as having the oldest and largest surviving collection of markers of enslaved and free Africans.

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Easton’s Beach 

Easton’s Beach, located on Memorial Boulevard at the start of the Cliff Walk, is a 3/4 mile long surf beach with a board walk, historic carousel, playground, store, and a concession stand famous for its twin lobster rolls. The ballroom with views of Easton’s Bay and Easton’s Pond is a popular wedding venue. Located on the first floor is Save the Bay’s exploration center aquarium.

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Edward Street Playground & MLK Park 

Located adjacent to the MLK Center is a playground, chess tables, a basketball court and a paved free play area.

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Elm Street Pier and Boat Ramp 

A popular downtown location for boat launching and a favorite neighborhood swimming spot.

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Fort Adams 

Rhode Island state park located at the mouth of Newport Harbor, offering panoramic views of the harbor and Narragansett Bay.

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Fort Adams Cemetery 

Lincoln Rd, Ft Adams Park

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Freebody Park 

This WPA era stadium was the original home of the Newport Folk Festival, is a multi use recreational facility with softball fields, the Toppa Football Field, and a playground.

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Hunter Park 

This is a multi use park with a playground, softball field, tennis courts and very soon the City’s first pickle ball courts

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