Sandy Point Beach This shallow, sandy beach is located on the Sakonnet River at the end of Sandy Point Avenue and is great for families. The beach is free to town residents with a sticker provided upon proof of residency by the Town Clerk’s office (401-683-2101). Sandy Point Beach is equipped with changing rooms, restroom facilities, and picnic tables. Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. every weekend and during the week once school closes for the year (usually mid-June). Cost of admission for nonresidents is $5.00 during the week and $10.00 on weekends, or $25.00 for the season. The Town Clerk's office offers nonresident season stickers and accepts cash only. State Beach Teddy's Beach located on Park Avenue in Island Park. This beach is not staffed by lifeguards and no restroom facilities are available. It is a carry in/carry out facility (trash). Public boat ramps are available for use at Weaver Cove (off Burma Road), Cedar Cove (off Route 24) and Stone Bridge (at the end of Park Avenue). Fresh water fishing licenses are available from the Town Clerk’s office (401-683-2101). Click here for more information on fishing licenses from the Clerk's office. Click here for the State of Rhode Island's regulations, and a link to an online license form. All licenses must be paid for in cash. Fresh water fishing is available at Melville Ponds. No license is required for salt water fishing which is available at many locations along our shoreline. GOLF: Portsmouth is home to two golf courses, located on Anthony Road and Union Street. LIBRARY: The Portsmouth Free Public Library is located at the corner of Freeborn Street and East Main Road and is a member of the Cooperating Library’s Automated Network (CLAN). Library cards are issued free of charge to residents. Turnpike Avenue Playground Located on Turnpike Avenue this playground has new playground facilities for younger children.. Island Park Playground Located at the end of Ormerod Avenue, newly opened summer of 1997 featuring playground facilities for younger children. Melville School Playground Located behind the Melville School on West Main Road, featuring playground facilities for younger children. Not for use while school is in session. Glen Park and Glen Farm Located off Glen Road and East Main Road, this picturesque area is for the exclusive use of Portsmouth residents or companies. Included in this area are fields for soccer and baseball, kitchen facilities, a horse ring, picnic areas, a playground, and a fishing pier. For information on reserving Glen Park for an event please click here or contact the Town Clerk's office at (401) 683-2101. For a brief history of Glen Farm please click here! For information on reserving the Glen Farm Special Events Field for an event call Town Administrator Bob Driscoll at (401) 683-3255. Melville Ponds Recreation Area and Campgrounds This 130-acre park is located off West Main Road. Melville has a campground, as well as established hiking/nature trails and fishing ponds. The upper pond is accessible on both the east and west sides of the pond, with a handicapped accessible pier designed on the east side, while the lower pond is for the more adventurous. To see what's been happening with the Melville Ponds recreation area, click here to view the Melville Park Committee's website! For information or reservations for Melville Campground please call (401) 682-2424. Click here for additional information about the Campground. Prudence Island State Park Hundreds of acres of State park land exists on Portsmouth’s Prudence Island, accessible both by private boat and ferry. You may get information on the ferry by calling (401) 253-9808. Patriots Park Memorial to black soldiers located at the junction northbound of Routes 114 and 24. Flagpole commemorates the site where the First Black Regiment of the American army fought, August 29, 1778, in the Battle of Rhode Island. Heritage Park Scenic overlook located off Hedley Street. Founder’s Brook Located on Boyd’s Lane, memorializes the founders of the Portsmouth Charter. OTHER: Outdoor, lighted tennis and basketball courts and track are available at the Portsmouth High School. Basketball courts can also be found at the Middle School and Island Park. Baseball fields are located throughout the town. The Portsmouth Senior Center (401-683-4106) located on Bristol Ferry Road offers a wide range of services and activities for those over 55 years of age. Portsmouth Action for Youth (401-683-7899) runs a variety of activities for young people on a year round basis. Although the Town does not have a formal recreation department, we do have many fine volunteer athletic leagues for children. Portsmouth Youth Soccer Association has a full schedule of soccer activities for children. Portsmouth Youth Lacrosse Steve Fitzgerald, Director (401) 683-5875
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