The Bristol Town Beach and Sports Complex is located adjacent to Colt State Park on Asylum Rd., where you can enjoy a relaxing day that includes a picturesque view of Narragansett Bay and magnificent sunsets. Amenities include picnic tables, several varieties of stately shade trees, walking/bike trails, a playground, and a clean, sandy beach that offers the perfect reprieve from the heat of summer (water-shoes or aqua socks are recommended for swimming). Restrooms and outdoor showers (seasonal) are available and a pavilion is available for rent.
The sports complex offers baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, two multi-purpose fields, tennis and basketball courts, a street hockey rink, a bocce court, horseshoe pit, skate park, and restrooms.
Parking
Parking is available year-round, but a parking fee is charged beginning Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend.
Season passes are available for purchase at the beach entrance booth on weekends, beginning Memorial Day weekend, and daily starting June 19. Seasonal beach passes are issued only to Bristol residents and families within the BWRSD.
The fee for a resident season pass is $20 per vehicle and proof of residency is required.
Season passes are not transferable between vehicles.
Bristol Senior Citizens, Active Military, and Veterans receive a FREE beach pass.
All transactions are cash only.
Resident Fees
$10.00
Per Vehicle
Monday through Friday
$15.00
Per Vehicle
Weekends and Holidays
Non-Resident Fees
$20.00
Per Vehicle
Monday through Friday
$30.00
Per Vehicle
Weekends and Holidays
Town Ordinances
Contact Us
Quinta-Gamelin Community Center Address: 101 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI 02809
Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday | 8:30AM – 4:00PM
Town Beach & Sports Complex Address: 50 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI 02809
Hours of Operation: Memorial Day through Labor Day | Sunrise – Sunset
Warren rensehausen
Director, Parks and Recreation
Phone: 401-253-1611
Fax: 401-410-0019
Tim Shaw
Assistant Director, Parks and Recreation
Phone: 401-253-1611
Fax: 401-410-0019
MIchele Martins
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 401-253-1611