State Park · Rhode Island, United States
Beavertail State Park
Beavertail State Park is a state park in Rhode Island, United States, covering 153 acres (62 ha), established in 1980.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 153 acres (62 ha) |
| Established | 1980 |
| Coordinates | 41.4494° N, 71.3994° W |
| Managed by | Rhode Island state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Beavertail State Park
Beavertail State Park is a public recreation area encompassing 153 acres (62 ha) at the southern end of Conanicut Island in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The state park's main attraction is the active Beavertail Lighthouse, the current tower of which dates from 1856. During World War II, the park area was part of Fort Burnside, one of several coastal fortifications designed to protect Narragansett Bay. The park's scenic shoreline offers hiking, picnicking, and saltwater fishing.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 19.1 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 66.2 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 74.6 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Where is Beavertail State Park?
Beavertail State Park is in Rhode Island, United States (41.4494° N, 71.3994° W).
When was Beavertail State Park established?
Beavertail State Park was established in 1980, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Beavertail State Park?
Beavertail State Park covers 153 acres (62 ha).
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Rhode_Island_state_parks — Wikipedia list of Rhode Island state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beavertail_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).