HEALTH Recommends Closing Governor Notte Park to Swimming

Rhode Island Department of Health

3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: (401) 222-2231
Fax: (401) 222-6548
711(TTY)

Media Release

FOR: Immediate Release
DATE: July 18, 2003
CONTACT: Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 Monday through Friday; cell phone (401) 623-0471

HEALTH Recommends Closing Governor Notte Park to Swimming

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of Governor Notte Park in North Providence to swimming due to high bacteria counts. Officials will continue to monitor the water quality and recommend re-opening when the areas are safe for swimming.

Conimicut Point and Oakland Beach in Warwick, part of Third Beach in Middletown, and Warren Town Beach remain closed.

As a reminder, Rhode Island has many excellent beaches. There are currently 119 licensed beaches open throughout the State.

PLEASE NOTE: BEACH STATUS MAY CHANGE ON A DAILY BASIS. For up to date information about swimming at Rhode Island beaches, go to the HEALTH website at www.health.ri.gov or for recorded information about RI Bathing beaches call (401) 222-2751.

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