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Ocean Beach Park (98 Neptune Ave)
4.4★ · 6,088 Google ratings · New London, Rhode Island
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
30 ft away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
8am to 10pm
Walk
175 yd · 2 min
Restrooms
Yes · 125 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
70°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
650 yd of shoreline
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Water quality
Good · all 20 samples clean · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Sun 8am
Map of Ocean Beach Park (98 Neptune Ave)
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Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 24 visitors · 2018–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 4 visitors · 2018–2026
Arrive early to avoid crowds
Multiple reviewers recommend getting there before mid-morning, especially on weekends, to beat afternoon crowds and loud music.
Budget $30–$40 for parking
Weekday parking costs $30, weekends $40, and holiday rates spike to $60; after 6pm rates drop to $20.
Bring your own food
Concession food is overpriced relative to quality; many visitors bring picnics and eat at provided tables or benches.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
70°F · mostly clear
Water
70°F
Waves
1.0 ft · 6 s apart
Wind
3 mph from the NW
Shelter
Offshore · wind blowing off the land
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 03:09 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:38 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:48 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:49 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 12:56 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 98 Neptune Ave, New London, CT 06320
🅿 Parking 30 ft from the listing, Ocean Beach Parking Lot
🌊 Water 175 yd away, about 2 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 125 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Ocean Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 30 ft from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Ocean Beach Park?
175 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Ocean Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 125 yd from the listing.
When is Ocean Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Sun 8am and the busiest at Sat 12pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
