Media Release

For: Immediate Release
Date: June 17, 2005
Contact: Ernest Julian, Ph.D. (401) 222-2749 8:30-4:30 M-F

HEALTH Recommends Closing City Park and Governor Notte Park

The Department of Health (HEALTH) recommended the closure of GOVERNOR NOTTE PARK BEACH in North Providence and City Park Beach in Warwick 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.

As a reminder, Rhode Island has many excellent beaches. Currently, 116 licensed beaches are open to swimming.

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.