Fort Adams

Address: 80 Fort Adams Dr, 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

Large on-site parking lots with accessible spaces available.

Route from Parking / Drop-Off to Screening Area

Estimated 300–800 ft depending on event layout; mostly paved roads and pathways followed by lawn access

Public Transportation Options

RIPTA seasonal service to Fort Adams may be available during peak summer months. At other times, guests may need to connect through the Newport Transportation Center and use rideshare, taxi, or paratransit services for the final portion of the trip. All RIPTA fixed-route buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with ramps or lifts.

Outdoor Accessibility

Paved routes, accessible picnic facilities, accessible parking, and ADA amenities throughout the park.