Beaches - Fresh Water
Fresh Water Beaches - South County, RI
2 places to visit
Coventry, RI
Briar Point Beach
Town-operated freshwater beach
Six-acre beach in Coventry, Rhode Island; clean water for swimming. Lifeguards on duty 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., June 22 through Labor Day.
Amenities: Picnic sites, playground, restrooms.
Season/Hours: Summer, dawn – dusk
Fees: Non-resident, $10
Briar Point Avenue (off of Arnold Road) 401-822-9107Charlestown, RI
Ninigret Park
Pond swimming, fishing; playground, fields, nature center, Frisbee golf
Small pond in the park offer fresh water swimming from a sandy beach, and fishing from a picnic grove. Life guards on duty in season. Picnicking and a pavilion are nearby. Bathrooms are available.Route 1A just off Route 1 401-364-1222