Fort Adams State Park is a public recreation and historic area preserving Fort Adams, a large coastal fortification located at the harbor mouth in Newport, Rhode Island, that was active from 1841 through the first half of the 20th century.
[2] In addition to panoramic views of the harbor and Narragansett Bay, the park offers swimming, boating, picnicking, and athletic fields.
The annual Newport Rugby Sevens Tournament is held at the fort each summer.
"[5] Fort Adams State Beach is a small, shallow, roped-off area for swimming, with slightly rocky sand.
The adjacent Dr. Fred Alofsin Special Events Building has bathrooms, showers, picnic tables, and a small parking lot.