Brenton Point State Park

It an amazing spot for picnics, sight seeing, and kite flying. It’s not ideal, for jogging or hiking, though there are some trails that go inland which is fun to explore.
It’s in a beautiful location, and is one of the few places in the area to view a sunset. It’s a good place to stay the day, or for a quick stop.
It does get crowded at times, and you will sometimes run into disagreeable people. You will often have to worry about other kite flyers coming to close to your own kites, and sometimes those other kite flyers don’t have an understanding of the ethics involved.

Breathtaking views along ocean drive. Worth the stop to walk around on the rocks and take beautiful pictures.
Quiet and scenic. Best of all the tranquility is free!!!

Kites were awesome, people were very friendly. My kids (2 and 5) had a great time. We were there to see our friends who go there every year for serious kite flying. We spent a great day out flying kites, looking at other people’s kites, and just hanging out. A nice little area, and the kite flying was definitely the best I’ve ever seen. Looking forward to going again. It was pretty cool, and worth the drive.

This is a really beautiful, and minimalistic park. It has a very nice memorial area and tons of open field area to spend time in. It overlooks the ocean and is a really quant place to stop and spend some time at.

You know you’ve reached the right place when you see kites flying everywhere.
This is a nice stop in Newport to eat a picnic and fly a kite. The geography lends itself to lots of wind. I’ve been to Brenton Point a number of times and there has never been a time where kites don’t fly.
Newport is not exactly the cheapest city in America. Brenton Point has no fee for admission. You just park and hang out. That is a huge plus in such a pricey town. This is a place we regularly take the kids for a picnic lunch.
We bring a kite and fly it with the kids. There is a vendor on site with quality kites, so if you forgot one, they will sell you one for a premium.
I’ve taken my best waterfront pictures here and have so many wonderful family memories. It’s always a stop when I’m in Rhode Island.

Lovely place to have a picnic, go fishing, fly a kite, and enjoy the gorgeous views of Newport. No charge to park or use picnic tables. There’s a building on premises for bathrooms with handicap access. Just further down the road are some great beaches and historic mansions. I just love this spot! It would be super perfect if there were a sandy beach within walking distance, but alas…

Awesome park… My wife, dog and I went there and spent an afternoon hanging out… Great views, aves crashing on the rocks, sailboats scattered about the ocean… There is a kite store there but be warned, they aren’t cheap… We will definitely return when we can…

This is where I get my exercise riding my bike. Can’t beat the view and Sally breeze coming off the ocean. Also great place to throw a blanket or lounge chair down and work on your tan.

As if the long and stunning ocean drive through the mansions of Newport couldn’t get more beautiful, there is Brenton Point State Park. This strip of parkland centers around a point where there is a monument to the Portuguese, their history as explorers and their influence on the area as a whole.
Unfortunately the monument was under construction when we visited, but we got a good idea of what it will become. On top of the hill is a restroom and a flagpole on a hill dense with plaques and honors to soldiers and sailors that were an influential part of the community. I especially enjoyed walking along the paths that cut pack up through the park. They were surrounded by thickets and we spotted the occasional rabbit hopping about. I stopped frequently to breathe in the fresh ocean air.
As we were leaving, we noticed scattered and shaded picnic tables that would be an ideal way to laze away a weekend afternoon. We’ll have to keep that idea in mind when we come back for a future visit…

Auf unserer Fahrt über den Ocean Drive haben wir beim Brenton Point State Park eine Rast eingelegt. Einerseits hat man hier viele Parkplätze zur Verfügung und andererseits bietet der Park seinen Besuchern einen spektakulären Blick auf die rauhe Küste der Narragansett Bay.
Darüber hinaus kann man hier ein Picknick planen, Wandern, Angeln oder einfach nur entspannt auf einer Bank sitzen um die frische Brise oder die herrliche Aussicht auf den Atlantiks genießen. In der Nähe des Parkplatzes befindet sich ein Häuschen, in dem sich gepflegte Toiletten befinden.
Der Park hat seinen Namen von William Brenton, der von 1666 – 1669 Gouverneur von Rhode Island war. Der Park und seine Umgebung hat eine sehr bewegte Vergangenheit hinter sich.
Auf dem Gelände befindet sich auch noch das Mariner Memorial, das zum Andenken vieler Verstorbener errichtet wurde, die ihre Angehörigen durch das Meer verloren haben. Auch an das Flugzeugunglück des Flug 990 vom 31. Oktober 1999 wird hier gedacht.
Wir haben auf einer der schönen Bänke die Aussicht und den warmen Wind genossen, während unsere Kinder auf den Felsen herumkletterten. Im Winter ist es hier sicherlich sehr ungemütlich.
Hier sollte man unbedingt einen Stopp einlegen. Es lohnt sich.

Brenton Point is a great park nestled among the craggy shoreline near Newport. It’s a great place to escape the town and get some super fresh, if a bit windy Atlantic air. The wind is also great for kite flying and there is even a truck selling kites here. The rocky shoreline is also pretty spectacular and worth exploring as the surf crashes up behind you. It’s hard to overstate the breathtaking primordial nature of this place.

I went to Brenton Point Kite festival today. I had no expectations but it was a fantastic family friendly event. A few food vendors, great kites, and great views of course! I got so into the festival that I bought myself a kite and have a new hobby!
I will be back to the festival next year with more kite flying expertise.

Brenton Point State Park is located midway along the scenic Ocean Drive, offering amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean as it meets Narragansett Bay.
The park hosts the Brenton Point Kite Festival annually on the second weekend of July. It’s a great spot for picnicking, a number of tables are provided throughout the park. As you cross the street to the shoreline, benches line the road allowing you to relax and enjoy the beautiful views. We saw a number of people with camp chairs and picnic blankets. There’s no concession stand at the park, there was just one food truck. The park is open throughout the year, from sunrise to sunset — the restrooms are only open from May through October. There’s plenty of free parking in the park.
We crossed the street and sat on the benches for a while and then climbed over the rocks to get some pictures taken.
Such a beautiful spot!

Good drive, nice roads and paths, big green expanse for lying in the sun, breezy (pending season from blustery to gentle).
There were bunnies, omg, everywhere.
Good for:
BBQ
Flying a kite
Sunbathing
Watching the water
Walking
Plus: Bathrooms with complementary plastic bags for trash.
Cons: No trashcans, haul your own trash, Please!

This is a great view of the ocean no matter the season. There is plenty of parking, usually during the summer a Dels Lemonade truck can be found and a dozen kites up in the sky! This park has plenty of space, trees here and there to give picnic goers a little privacy and even little mini grilling stands.
Along the water are benches to sit down. Overall the park and even the shore line area is easy to walk. This is a wonderful place to go to play frisbee, have a picnic, read a book, take children to play or may be just pick up a hot cup of java and relax.
So far I have never seen this park littered, thank goodness. If it is the summer time it takes almost double the time for me personally to get over to Brenton Park but it is worth it :)

The location at the tip of the peninsula, just jutting out into the water is just beautiful. Went there for the Kite Festival and it was just breathtaking… colorful kites, nice crowd. There are facilities which makes it nice and convenient. Nice parking area just off Ocean drive.

Ocean Drive to Brenton Point is finally open again! Be sure to plan your visit before the summer folks arrive. (-:

For some of my favorite views in RI, this is one of my go-​to spots.
The park is right off of Ocean Drive, so you can park your car and enjoy the sun gleaming off the vast open bay. i love to watch people flying kites on warm summer days or sit in my car during sunset, on evenings that are too cold to venture outside.
No matter the season, it is a gorgeous open space alongside the ocean, perfect for picnicking or just hanging out.

Beautiful scenery, even on the 1^st of the year.

Best spot to chill and enjoy the sea breeze on Ocean Drive. plenty of parking. Clean restrooms though there was not a single trash bin in the entire park. You gotta bring out what you bring in.
Grab a sandwich or whatever you feel like having and have a picnic. You can enjoy the sea view or watch the abundant kites in the sky…

Brenton Point State Park is one of the most spectacular ocean views in Newport, RI. The park itself boasts prime kite flying conditions for enthusiasts all over. Don’t think I’ve ever driven through here on Ocean Drive and not seen a kite flying in the sky or being prepared to. I was very envious of the grey shark I saw flying overhead on my most recent visit.
The rolling fields are ideal for picnics though the wind off the water may thwart any attempt at eating warmed food. Educational signs review simple ocean life including that of «common periwinkles.» Signs state «to stay off rocks» yet there are stairs leading down to them.. . so I helped myself. Many were roaming the rocky shore, jumping over crevices and being mindful of the slippery seaweed left by the waves.
The salty air, waves crashing through worn rock, water blasting into the air and covering patrons with a fine mist of ocean. Peaceful and adventurous area, great for both tourists and residents of the area.