RIDOH Recommends Re-opening the Swimming Areas at Hazards and Gooseberry Beach
Saturday, June 27, 2026
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends re-opening the swimming areas at Hazards and Gooseberry Beach in Newport because bacteria counts have returned to safe levels.
RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a recorded message on RIDOH’s beaches telephone line (401-222-2751). A list of closed beaches can also be accessed at https://health.ri.gov/beaches/