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Aquidneck Park

Address: 300 Spring St, Newport, RI 02840

Accessibility Features:

  • Seating surface: Grassy lawn
  • Captions/Subtitles: Captioning available via Captional (personal mobile device required)
  • Service animals: Welcome
  • Accessible seating area: Designated cordoned-off accessible seating located by the center aisle
  • Restrooms: Portable toilets on site, including ADA-accessible wheelchair-accessible units

Accessibility Questions: For accessibility information, accommodation requests, or additional assistance, please contact newportFILM at (401) 649-2784 or info@newportfilm.com.

Transportation and Accessibility

Parking

  • Accessible parking is available within the park/library/recreation center campus.
  • The venue is listed as having wheelchair-accessible parking.

Route from Parking / Drop-Off to Screening Area

  • Estimated distance: approximately 100–300 feet from the nearest drop-off or parking area to the viewing lawn, depending on event layout.
  • Surface: Typically a combination of paved sidewalk/pathways near the library and recreation buildings, transitioning to grass for the screening area.

Public Transportation Options

Public Transportation Options

  • RIPTA bus service operates in Newport with stops within walking distance of Aquidneck Park.
  • Accessible fixed-route buses are available through RIPTA
  • Ride-share and drop-off access are available at 300 Spring Street.

Outdoor Accessibility

  • Grounds are wheelchair accessible, including accessible entrance routes and parking.
  • Terrain consists primarily of level lawn areas with paved paths near park facilities.
  • Weather conditions may affect mobility on grass surfaces.
  • Guests using wheelchairs or other mobility devices may benefit from using the designated accessible seating area.

Past Events at Aquidneck Park