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Getting On Top Of The Situation
A collaboration between #MiddletownRI, Newport and social service providers, The Situation Table has met for a little more than a year. In that time, the group has addressed 100 cases, getting people the help they need. Thanks to The Table for its work. Read on... -
Student Of The Week -- Chloe Qualls
Chloe Qualls is "Student Of The Week" for #MiddletownRI. The Gaudet Learning Academy fourth grader brings top energy and spirit everyday to the classroom and is a welcoming friend to all. Thanks to Chloe and all our students who improve our schools. Read on... -
Town Council Meets Monday
The #MiddletownRI Town Council meets Monday at 6:30 pm to continue its work to improve and help our community. Visit Agenda to see what's in store and get involved. Read on...
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Beach Basics
Want the basics about Second and Third beaches in Middletown, all in one place? We've got your answers here:
Address:
Second (Sachuest) Beach -- 315 Sachuest Point Road
Third Beach -- 804 Third Beach Road
Hours of Operation:
8 am - 6 pm, Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day weekend
Second Beach main gate locks at 9 PM. Call Middletown Police at 401-846-1144.
Daily Parking Rate:
$25 weekdays / $35 weekends & holidays / $20 motorcycle & scooter
Seasonal Parking:
On sale daily at Second Beach 8 am - 4 pm. Also available at Beautiful Beaches online 24/7.
- Middletown Resident: $90
- Middletown Senior (65+) Resident: $85
- Middletown Resident Motorcycle/Scooter: $40
- Nonresident: $180
- Nonresident Senior (65+): $170
- Nonresident Motorcycle/Scooter: $80
This season, all parking in the Surfer's End lot at Second Beach as well as for Third Beach (Boat Ramp and Town Beach lots) is resident only with a seasonal resident pass.
We invite all nonresident pass holders and daily parking patrons to use the main beach parking lot and the gravel lot across the street from Surfers End. Resident pass holders can use all lots at Second Beach or Third Beach.
Walk Ons: It's always free for walk ons to Second and Third beaches every day, whether in or off season.
Questions: 401-842-6522
Compliments & Concerns: Submit everything from positive feedback about interactions with staff to work requests and issues all in one place at Beach Survey online.
Beach Safety: For the latest tips and suggestions on staying safe at the beach, visit Beach Safety online.
Beach Closures: To view current beach closures across Rhode Island, visit Beach Closures online.
Dogs: Dogs are allowed at Second and Third beaches May 1 - Sept. 30 from 5 am - 7:45 am only, provided they're leashed. For more information, visit Dogs on the Beaches online.
Carry In-Carry Out: Looking to learn more about the "Carry In-Carry Out" program in place at Second and Third beaches? Visit CICO to get the logic and reasoning behind why there aren't trashcans at both summertime hotspots.
Beach Weather: The latest information about the expected weather at Second and Third beaches is available at Weather Report online.
Surf and Tide Report: Current data on the surf and tides available at Surf & Tide Reports online.
Vendors:
- Equipment rentals: Island Sports
- Surfer's End mobile concessions: Del's Lemonade
- Second Beach main concessions: Salty's / Main Concessions Menu
Beach Cams: Check out the conditions at Second Beach at Beach Cams online.