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Waterford Beach Park
4.6★ · 503 Google ratings · Waterford, Rhode Island
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Picnic tables✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
325 yd away · paid
Accessibility
Step-free entrance
Access
8am to 9pm
Walk
400 yd · 5 min
Restrooms
Yes · 500 yd away
Cost
Paid parking
Water
70°F
Tide
3 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Length
775 yd of shoreline
Sand
175 yd from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Mon 8am
Map of Waterford Beach Park
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1Picnic tables290 ft from the listing
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 16 visitors · 2016–2026
Visit on weekdays or off-season
The beach stays uncrowded on weekdays and stays beautiful even in winter.
Plan ahead for parking fees
Non-residents pay $25-$35 for daily parking in summer; season passes cost around $180 yearly.
Bring cash for parking
The entrance collects payment in cash only, not by card.
Expect a substantial walk to sand
The parking lot is about a quarter-mile from the beach with a long paved path.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 04:01 | High tide | ↑ |
| 10:35 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 16:40 | High tide | ↑ |
| 23:46 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 12:57 PM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 317 Great Neck Rd, Waterford, CT 06385
🅿 Parking 325 yd from the listing
🌊 Water 400 yd away, about 5 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 500 yd away
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Questions
Common questions
Where do you park at Waterford Beach Park?
The nearest mapped parking area is 325 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Waterford Beach Park?
400 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 5 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Waterford Beach Park have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 500 yd from the listing.
When is Waterford Beach Park least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Mon 8am and the busiest at Sun 2pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
