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Facts about (Fort Adams State Park):
Overview ofFort Adams State Park- Facts,Trivia,and Historical Information :
Situated at the mouth of Newport Harbor, Fort Adams State Park offers an exceptional panoramic view of both Newport Harbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. For over a decade the State of Rhode Island has been working on the development of Fort Adams State Park. After serving the United States Army for over a century, the Navy for over ten years, the Fort was deeded to the State in 1965.Today, the State is still actively restoring the Fort but at a much slower pace with the property serving as a major public access to Narragansett Bay for thousands to enjoy. With recreation being a key factor in the Newport tourist industry, the Department of Environmental Management has concentrated on improving the park's resources by providing a more comprehensive program of activities geared towards the Newport Area.Located within the parks boundaries are the Fort Adams Sailing Association offering a sailing facility with sailboat instruction, rental, drysail storage and hoist operations available to the public. The Museum Of Yachting has displays centered around "Yachting in Newport- The Golden Age", a show of photographs, models, costumes, boats and yachting memorabilia from the turn of the century. Also located at Fort Adams are two professional soccer fields, one rugby field, one saltwater beach staffed with lifeguards, two boat ramps, picnic areas with 40 tables, fishing piers and one sailing regattas building with lockers and showers.
Services,Activities,Amenities,Attractions in (Fort Adams State Park):
Restrooms, Restrooms for disabled, Parking, Phone, Concession Stands, Information, Boat ramp, Fireplaces, Sailing Center, Coin Operated Showers, Museum, Beach, Fishing Piers, Picnic Tables,Swimming, Fishing, Boating, Windsurfing, Soccer, Rugby, Picnicking, Sailing Instruction
Contact Information:
Address:Fort Adams State Park, Harrison Avenue, Newport, RI 02840
Phone No:[401] 847-2400
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