Easton's Beach - Planning for a Resilient Future
The Beach
Easton's Beach has been a public recreation area for many, many years. The site has experienced a considerable amount of development throughout its history and has also experienced great loss of buildings over the last two centuries.
Concepts
Below are the four concept plan sketches developed through the 3-day interactive public workshop process. You can provide feedback on the concept plans using the resources below.
Concept B3
- New Platform with New Buildings (Restrooms and Lifeguards)
- Tensile Structure for Shaded Seating
- 550 Parking Spaces
- Moveable Concessions (Trailers or Food Trucks
Concept B4
- All Moveable Amenities (Restrooms, Lifeguards, Concessions)
- New Platform with Open-Air Pavilion for Covered Seating
- 550 Parking Spaces
Concept C2
- All Moveable Amenities (Restrooms, Lifeguards, Concessions)
- New Platform with Open-Air Pavilion for Covered Seating
- 350 Parking Spaces
Concept C1
- New Platform with New Buildings (Restrooms and Lifeguards)
- Tensile Structure for Shaded Seating
- 350 Parking Spaces
- Moveable Concessions (Trailers or Food Trucks)
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Newport Invitational Lifeguard Tournament Returns to Easton’s Beach After Seven-Year Hiatus
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NEWPORT, R.I. (MONDAY, JULY 28, 2025) -- Easton’s Beach is proud to announce the return of the Newport Invitational Lifeguard Tournament on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, marking the event’s comeback after a seven-year hiatus.
This full-day competition will showcase the skill, speed, and strength of some of the region’s top ocean rescue teams. Lifeguards from the following beach patrols will compete in a series of ocean-based events:
- Connecticut State Park Lifeguards
- Easton’s Beach Surf Patrol
- Jones Beach Surf Racing
- Long Beach Township Beach Patrol
- Narragansett Beach Surf Rescue
- Nauset Beach Ocean Rescue
- Sachuest Beach Surf Rescue
- Westerly Town Beach Surf Rescue
Events will kick off at 10:00 AM and continue throughout the day, concluding around 6:00 PM. The competition will include races and rescue simulations designed to highlight the athleticism and teamwork required for elite lifeguard service.
The public is welcome to attend and parking is free at Easton’s Beach for Newport residents.
