The Aquidneck Land Trust will open Miantonomi Memorial Tower to the public every Sunday from 11 am to 2 pm through September 2. Come to the highest point in Newport to view the city and Newport Harbor. At 30 acres, Miantonomi is the largest city-owned park in Newport and is conserved permanently through ALT. The site has a rich history and provides large, undisturbed woodlands in the densely developed North End of Newport.
Explore the park’s hiking trails after you climb the tower and enjoy one of the best spots for birding in Newport! The tower itself will be open between 11 am to 2 pm. You may come and go at your leisure to explore the rest of the park. Stop by for 10 minutes to climb the spiral staircase to the top of the tower or hike the trails for an hour! An ALT staff member will be on hand to answer questions and talk about the park.
Questions? Contact Aquidneck Land Trust at 401-849-2799 or via email to achuman@ailt.org. Learn more at the ALT website or the ALT Facebook page.
Directions: Miantonomi Park is located on Hillside Ave, between Hillside and Girard Avenues, in Newport. Enter the park on the Hillside Ave side and follow the signs to the Tower.
If you have questions about a specific Land Trust Day activity, please contact the person and Land Trust listed with that event.
If you have questions about Rhode Island Land Trust Days, please contact:
Land Trust Days Coordinator: Virginia Streeter vstreeter@rilandtrusts.org