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. Operations run daily from 9 AM to 6 PM, Memorial Day to Labor Day (see details below).
Enjoy a hot shower and changing and storage with a daily bathhouse rental, bring the kids to our free playground and skate park , be our guests with a family VIP package, sit back and enjoy great top level amateur volleyball tournaments, or take part in many of our special events at the beach.
New for the Summer of 2009- Night time family fun at the Beach beginning July 6
Monday nights- Discount Night- 1/2 price carousel rides, $ 1.00 off admission to the Beach Bounce, 10% off all Easton's Beach clothing and beach accessories at Rosie's beach store, free ice cream for kids 8 and under, 1/2 price pop corn and more.
Tuesday Nights- Family Night- Enjoy a wonderful variety of concert entertainment sponsored by The Newport Recreation Department
Wednesday Nights- Beach Idol Karaoke Night- For Kids 12 and under- Fun competition and applause only- open parents mike to conclude the evenings
Thursdays- Children's entertainment-Singers, Jugglers, magic and more
BEACH BOUNCE!
The Beach Bounce opens for the season on June 15th. We will be open every Monday through Thursday (except for a few blackouts TBA) throughout the summer. We will be open for open play and shared birthday parties 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. We will be open for private parties only during the day time from 12:00 - 4:30 pm.
We are currently accepting birthday party and outing bookings for Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
All party bookings require a $ 50.00 non refundable deposit-if we are notified of a cancellation a minimum of 7 days in advance the deposit can be applied to a new party date.
Please call 845-5813 for party bookings and further info-parties include a private party area, tables and chairs, table cloth, utensils, cups, plates and balloons.
Open weekends Memorial day through Labor Day 10:00 am- 6:00 Pm
Weekdays June 16- august 29th 10:00- 6 :00 pm
Rides are $1.00 per person- or discount books of 20 rides can be purchased for $10.00
Carousel Birthday Parties (very Popular so book early- 845-5810)
Unlimited rides for all your guests, private deck with tables and chairs adjoining the carousel- private carousel off season, Rates - $ 100.00 for ninety minutes and $25.00 per half hour additional time. (half hour set up and decorate time- no charge).
Hours of Operation: 10 a.m. -6 p.m.
Open Weekends only through June 15th , then daily 10-6 through Labor Day.
$1 per ride. Book of 20 rides = $10
Public facilities include restrooms with matron, indoor and outdoor showers, shade pavilion, playground, skate park, picnic and grill area, bike racks, first aid, information, carousel, pay phones, an elevator and beach wheel chairs for persons with disabilities, food concession and 2 public parking lots. (see details below)
Rentals of beach chairs, umbrellas, boogie boards, bathhouses and surf boards are available daily.
Groups are welcome and special events are planned throughout the summer. Enjoy the Rotunda ballroom which is rented out for weddings, corporate functions, clam bakes, etc. The carousel can be rented for children's parties as well (see details below).
Great volleyball action most weekends
Snack Bar and Carousel Welcome Beachgoers
Easton's Beach is a free public beach served by the RIPTA bus line from mid-June to mid-August.
Fees are charged for parking and some of the amenities. Free outdoor showers and public restrooms are available in season (see details below).
Parking Rates
Weekday Rates
$10.00 per car- lots close at 9 PM
Weekend and Holiday rates
8:30 am - 2:30 pm - $15.00 per car;
Sunset Special: 2:31 pm - 6:00 pm - $10.00 per car
Season Passes
Newport Resident- $30.00, Sr- $20.00
Non resident- $60.00 & Sr. $35.00
Reserved Guaranteed No wait Center Parking- $95.00 Newport residents, and $135.00 for non Residents
VIP Package
Call ahead and we will be ready to treat you and your family like VIP's. This includes NO WAIT PRIME PARKING, a bathhouse unit for the day which includes private restrooms, hot showers, changing and storage, and your choice of two free rentals. Call 845-5810 and we will set everything up for you. Not available July 4, 5 and 6, 2008.
Price is only $35.00 on weekends, $30.00 on weekdays per family!
Short Term Parking - We have ninety minute validated parking available if you wish to visit the aquarium, carousel or food court and not attend the beach. It is free on weekdays and $2.00 on weekends.
Go to Gate number 2 and tell the attendant you want short term parking and why. You will be charged full parking rate prices but refunded in full or less $2.00 when you return on time and with validation.
Bathhouse rentals are $20.00 per family. Enjoy our relaxing and convient bathhouse area complete with changing and storage, a picnic and barbecue pavilion, shade gazebo's private restrooms and glorious hot showers.
Free Special Events- Family concerts Tuesday evenings in July and August, Children's shows Thursday evenings in July and August, Kiwanis Block Hunt Thursday August at 5 pm sharp, volleyball tournaments throughout the summer, National Police Night Out July and a farewell to Summer Beach Party in September (check for dates).
For Your Safety- Easton's Beach is very proud to staff all State of RI Surf Certified Lifeguards - There is no ball playing, Frisbee throwing or kite flying allowed on the beach at any time- this is to insure all beachgoers comfort.
alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited
flotation devices are prohibited
no grilling is allowed except in the picnic area
no animals allowed on the beach 24 hours per day from Memorial Day Weekend until October 1st
The City of Newport, Rhode Island | City Hall | 43 Broadway | Newport, RI 02840 | 401-845-5300
