Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: August 21, 2003
Contact: Ron Lee (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 
Monday through Friday; cell phone (401) 639-8215

HEALTH Recommends Re-opening Bristol Town Beach, City Park Beach, and Third Beach.

HEALTH officials recommended re-opening Bristol Town Beach and City Park Beach for swimming. HEALTH also recommended re-opening Third Beach in Middletown to swimming, however an 800ft. section surrounding the Maidford River remains closed. These recommendations are based on results from water samples that show bacteria levels within acceptable limits. HEALTH will continue to monitor water quality regularly to assure safe bathing throughout the summer season.

Camp Meehan in Lincoln; Conimicut Point Beach, Goddard Park Beach, Gorton Pond, and Oakland Beach in Warwick; and Warren Town Beach remain closed.

As a reminder, Rhode Island has many excellent beaches. There are currently 116 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.