Fort Wetherill
State Park
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Fort Wetherill State Park, situated upon 100 foot high granite
cliffs across the water from Fort Adams State Park, is a former
coastal defense battery and training camp. Known for its
spectacular view of Newport Harbor and the East Passage of
Narragansett Bay, Fort Wetherill has been a popular sight for
viewing the numerous Tall Ship Events and America’s Cup Races.
The area is also a major
attraction for scuba diving, with Diving Clubs from New York
State, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island using the
facilities at the boat ramp year round. Additionally, the park
offers family and group picnicking, boating, fishing, hiking and
exploring on the park’s 61.5 acres of property.
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Location:
Fort Wetherill Road, Jamestown, Rhode Island 02835
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- Mailing
Address: Goddard
Memorial State Park, Ives Road, Warwick, Rhode Island02818
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- Phone
Numbers:
Fort Wetherill State Park - (401)
423-1771
Goddard Memorial State Park - (401)
884-2010
Fax Number (Goddard State Park) -
(401) 885-7720
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Directions from Providence:
- Take Interstate Rte. 95 South,
to Rte. 4 South, to Rte.1 South, to Rte. 138 East, to Canonicus
Avenue, to Walcott Avenue, to Fort Wetherill Road.
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- Current
Fees:
None
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Reservations: All
planned large outings, picnics, group activities, weddings, and
scuba groups must contact the office at
Goddard State
Park (401) 884-2010 for scheduling arrangements. All
Scuba Groups must provide a certificate of insurance.
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Operational Times:
Park is open year round from sunrise to sunset. Seasonal
facilities open May 1st through October 31st.
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- Size:
61.5 Acres
Click:
History for more Information
Click:
Directions to
see how to get here from your Starting Point.
- Other
Information: 1
Restroom (Seasonally) || Animals Allowed on a leash.
Facilities and Activities:
Restrooms | Phone | Parking |
Fireplaces | Picnic Tables | Boat Ramp | Scenic Overlooks | Fishing
| Boating | Hiking | Scuba Area
All
Trash Is Carry In Carry out Please!