Enjoy quiet fireworks viewing July 4th at Beavertail State Park in Jamestown

Beavertail State Park in Jamestown. (Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management website)

People who are sensitive to loud noises can still enjoy fireworks from a distance. So Beavertail State Park in Jamestown offers an ideal vantage point to watch the city of Newport’s annual Fourth of July display, the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) says.

DEM’s Division of Parks and Recreation is organizing “Quiet Fireworks” night at Beavertail on the southern tip of Jamestown on Thursday, July 4, from 7-10 p.m.

The Newport pyrotechnics launch right near the harbor entrance at Fort Adams State Park starting at approximately 9:15 p.m. T he explosions of fireworks can be heard many miles away, depending on weather and atmospheric conditions. That means the viewing event at Beavertail will not be noiseless. But the increased distance from Newport will allow viewers with hearing and sensory sensitivities to enjoy the fireworks at much-reduced noise levels.

Leashed dogs are allowed if the leash is no longer than six feet. The viewing is wheelchair-accessible and stroller-friendly. During mosquito season , visitors are encouraged to use mosquito repellant to help protect themselves from mosquito bites. Consider bringing a flashlight, as the Beavertail bathroom facilities do not have lighting available.

The Beavertail Aquarium will extend its regular hours to 9 p.m. A bioluminescent comb jellyfish demonstration is scheduled before the fireworks begin.

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