RI Recommends Closing 7 Beaches for Swimming Including Bailey's and Scarborough

RI Recommends Closing 7 Beaches for Swimming Including Bailey's and Scarborough

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) on Friday afternoon recommended closing five Newport beaches for swimming because of high bacteria levels, as well as one South Kingstown beach and Scarborough State Beach in Narragansett. 

The beaches recommended for closure are as follows:

Fort Adams State Park Beach in Newport
Kings Park Beach in Newport
Gooseberry Beach in Newport
Hazard's Beach in Newport
Spouting Rock Beach in Newport
YMCA Camp Fuller in South Kingstown
Scarborough State Beach in Narragansett

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Spouting Rock is the official name for Bailey's Beach Club.
 
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout the summer season. 

The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH's beaches telephone line (401-222-2751).