Westerly - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning

The Westerly Comprehensive PlanQuonochontaug BreachwayA state recreational area located in Charlestown, Rhode Island, this area is a popular public boatlaunch and fishing area.River/Heritage CorridorThe state’s Greenways Map identifies a River/Heritage Corridor along the Pawcatuck River northfrom Westerly’s downtown up through Charlestown and Hopkinton.Southern RI Green Trail (Autoroute)Along Route 91 as it exits the town is a State Bicycle Route also known as the Southern RhodeIsland Green Trail. The Bicycle Route continues along Route 91 as it travels through Hopkinton,Richmond and Charlestown.Water-Based Recreation FacilitiesWesterly’s water-based recreation facilities are key features in the town’s recreation system.Bounded by water on three sides, the town has riverfront and coastal lands that serve as recreationalopportunities for residents and visitors. Waterfront facilities in Westerly include beaches, marinasand boat launches. Facilities open to the public are identified in Table 6-7.Table 6-7 Water-Based Recreation Facilities in WesterlyPark Name Owner Access Amenities/Park FacilitiesPublicMisquamicut StateBeachStateWesterly TownBeachWuskenau Beach(New TownBeach)Sandy Point IslandNapatree Point andBeach (the“Napatree PointConservationArea”)TownTownAvolonia LandConservancy, Inc.Watch Hill FireDistrict and WatchHill ConservancyPublicPublicPublicAccessPublicBathhouse with coin operated hot showers and compostingtoilets, a concession building including gift shop and office, alifeguard tower, shade gazebos, outdoor cold showers, aplayground and a parking lotBeach Pavilion with Showers, Bathrooms, First Aid Room, aFood Concession Stand & 2 Parking Lots with a total of 400SpacesOn-Site Parking, Public Restrooms, Visitor CenterLocated in Little Narragansett Bay Only Accessible by Boator KayakPublic AccessWatch Hill Beach Public Bath house, showers, lockers, limited parking-Watch HillPrivateEast BeachPublic accessMaschaug Beach Misquamicut Club Private Public AccessDunes Park Beach Public On-Site ParkingWeekapaug Fire PrivateDistrict/WeekapaugFoundation forQuonochontaugConservation/NopeBeachs IslandLimited public access and parkingConservationAssociationSource: Comprehensive Plan, Comprehensive Plan Update, Phase I, RIDEM and http://www.riparks.com/misquamicut.htm and peter j. smith &company, inc.peter j. smith & company, inc. 104