North Kingstown Town Beach is Now “Barrier-Free”

North Kingstown Town Beach is Now “Barrier-Free”

North Kingstown Town Beach is now “barrier-free.” 

This week, the town announced that ADA sand and water accessibility measures are now in place at the beach, located at 10 Beach Street. 

Mobi-chair floating beach chairs are available — and an access mat has been installed. 

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Autumn Rain Johnson, Miss Wheelchair Rhode Island 2023, took to social media to applaud the measures taken by the town. 

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“I can finally share the amazing news,” she wrote on Monday. “Last year as Ms. Wheelchair Rhode Island 2023, I began working with North Kingstown Recreation, to make their beach 100% accessible! Well, now it's official! They have two Mobi beach wheelchairs available during 9 am- 5 pm, as well as, a Mobi beach mat."

“Thank you to the North Kingstown Park & Rec, for listening to my recommendations & making this happen ASAP, for the disabled & elderly community,” she added. “Who's ready to have a beach day with me?

Beach parking permits are available for a fee and can be picked up in person at the Recreation Department at 60 Boston Neck Road or at the Town Clerk’s office at 100 Fairway Drive during regular weekday office hours.