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Rough Point

Address: 680 Bellevue Ave, Newport, RI 02840

Accessibility Features:

  • Seating surface: Grassy lawn
  • Captions/Subtitles: Captioning available via Captional (personal mobile device required)
  • Service animals: Service dogs are specifically permitted on the property.
  • 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

  • On-site parking available, including accessible parking spaces.
  • Accessible drop-off available near the event entrance.

Route from Parking / Drop-Off to Screening Area

  • Approximately 400–700 feet from parking areas to the screening lawn. Route includes paved estate roads and pathways, transitioning to grass and uneven terrain.

Public Transportation Options

  • RIPTA Route 67 (Bellevue/Salve Regina University Trolley) serves Bellevue Avenue with a stop near Rough Point. Guests should note that the route from the bus stop and parking areas to the screening lawn includes grass surfaces, uneven terrain, and slopes. Golf cart transportation is available during the event to assist guests traveling between arrival areas and the seating area. All RIPTA fixed-route buses are wheelchair accessible and equipped with ramps or lifts.

Outdoor Accessibility

  • Screening area is located on a grass lawn.
  • Terrain includes slopes, uneven ground, and grass surfaces that may be challenging for some guests using mobility devices.
  • Golf cart transportation can be available during an event to assist guests traveling between parking/drop-off areas and the designated seating area.
  • Weather conditions may affect ground conditions and ease of travel across the site.
Past Events at Rough Point