State Park · Rhode Island, United States
Brenton Point State Park
Brenton Point State Park is a state park in Rhode Island, United States, covering 88.9 acres (36.0 ha), established in 1976.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 88.9 acres (36.0 ha) |
| Established | 1976 |
| Coordinates | 41.4528° N, 71.3544° 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 Brenton Point State Park
Brenton Point State Park is a public recreation area occupying 89 acres (36 ha) at the southwestern tip of Aquidneck Island in the city of Newport, Rhode Island. The state park offers wide vistas of the Atlantic Ocean where it meets Narragansett Bay. The park lies adjacent to the Newport Country Club, part of Newport's Ocean Drive Historic District. It is managed by the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks and Recreation, and is overseen by the staff at nearby Fort Adams State Park.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Newport, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the city of Newport |
Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 19.2 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 65.3 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 76.5 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Where is Brenton Point State Park?
Brenton Point State Park is in Rhode Island, United States (41.4528° N, 71.3544° W).
When was Brenton Point State Park established?
Brenton Point State Park was established in 1976, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Brenton Point State Park?
Brenton Point State Park covers 88.9 acres (36.0 ha).
How do I get to Brenton Point State Park?
The nearest town is Newport, Rhode Island. located in the city of Newport.
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/Brenton_Point_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).