RIDOH Recommends Reopening the Swimming Areas at Oakland and Conimicut Beaches

Published on Friday, August 07, 2026

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends reopening the swimming areas at Oakland Beach and Conimicut Beach in Warwick 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/