State Park · Rhode Island, United States
Fort Wetherill State Park
Fort Wetherill State Park is a state park in Rhode Island, United States, covering 61.5 acres (24.9 ha), established in 1972.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Newport, Rhode Island, United States |
| Area | 61.5 acres (24.9 ha) |
| Established | 1972 |
| Coordinates | 41.4794° N, 71.3650° 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 Fort Wetherill State Park
Fort Wetherill State Park is a public recreation area occupying 61.5 acres (24.9 ha) at the southeastern tip of Conanicut Island in the town of Jamestown, Rhode Island. The state park sits on the East Passage of Narragansett Bay opposite Fort Adams State Park. From 1901 through World War II, Fort Wetherill and Fort Adams were part of a string of coastal defenses designed to protect the bay's entrance points. The Fort Wetherill battery and training camp were acquired by the State of Rhode Island from the United States in 1972. The park is used for sightseeing, scuba diving, picnicking, boating, fishing, and hiking.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Getting there
| Nearest town | Jamestown, Rhode Island |
|---|---|
| Getting there | located in the town of Jamestown |
Airports near this park
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- Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) · Providence/Warwick, United States · 17.3 miles away
- Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) · Boston, United States · 63.7 miles away
- Bradley International Airport (BDL) · Hartford, United States · 75.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Rhode Island
Frequently asked questions
Where is Fort Wetherill State Park?
Fort Wetherill State Park is in Rhode Island, United States (41.4794° N, 71.3650° W).
When was Fort Wetherill State Park established?
Fort Wetherill State Park was established in 1972, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is Fort Wetherill State Park?
Fort Wetherill State Park covers 61.5 acres (24.9 ha).
How do I get to Fort Wetherill State Park?
The nearest town is Jamestown, Rhode Island. located in the town of Jamestown.
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/Fort_Wetherill_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).