Brenton Point State Park
Brenton Point
A headland park on Ocean Drive, popular for kite flying and watching sunsets and waves, with the ruins of an old estate.
Brenton Point State Park sits at the southwestern tip of Newport. It was once an estate, and today only remnants such as the stable clock tower survive. Open lawns catch the sea breeze, making it a favourite spot for kite flying. From the rocky shore you can watch waves and sailboats at the entrance to Narragansett Bay, and crowds gather here at sunset. Parking is free and there are restrooms. The rocks are slippery, so keep away from the water's edge when the waves are big.
Opening hours
Sunrise to sunset
Nearby sights
- Castle Hill Lighthouse
- Ocean Drive
- Fort Adams State Park
- Rose Island Lighthouse
- Belcourt of Newport
- Rough Point
- Marble House
- Rosecliff