Brenton Point State Park

The 89-acre park stretches along the southwestern tip of Aquidneck Island, where the Atlantic Ocean meets Narragansett Bay, providing ocean views and recreation spaces.

Governor William Brenton owned this land as a farm in the 17th century, and during World War II the area served as a coastal defense site with artillery installations.

The Portuguese Discovery Monument, established in 1988 and rebuilt in 2014, features sixteen granite bollards representing compass points to honor maritime navigation achievements.

Visitors can access picnic areas, hiking paths, fishing spots, and restroom facilities from May through October, following a carry-in-carry-out policy for waste management.

The stone observation tower, originally part of The Bells carriage house from 1906, remains functional for rangers and visitors to watch ocean activities.

Location: Newport County

Inception: 1976

Website: https://riparks.com/parks/brenton.php

GPS coordinates: 41.45278,-71.35444

Latest update: May 12, 2025 04:22