Park & Bike
Enjoy Newport by bike – everything is in biking distance, you’ll save time and money, reduce traffic congestion and emissions, and treat our historic city a little more tenderly – Thanks for riding!
Park your car before you get into the heart of town (and one of our legendary traffic jams) – and hop on your saddle! You can wind your way through many scenic neighborhoods using our online bike maps or your own GPS app.
There is no charge for Park & Bike, though donations to Bike Newport are welcome and encouraged ❤️ Your donations support bike education and road sharing initiatives.
Park & Bike Locations
NOTE: Until further notice there is NO parking at Rogers High School due to construction.
Newport Park & Ride Lot
Pell Bridge Ramp at Connell Highway
Located on JT Connell Highway next to the Aquidneck Island Greenway, this new Park & Ride offers easy access to downtown Newport. From here, you can bike the shared use path, take a quick 5-minute bus ride, or enjoy a 20-minute walk to the city center.
RIPTA buses (routes 14 and 24L) serve this location and feature bike racks, making it perfect for combining driving, transit, and cycling. Learn how to use the bike racks on all standard RIPTA buses.
- Park & Ride Lot location
- From Newport Park & Ride to the Newport Transportation Center
0.7 miles – approximately 7 mins - From Newport Park & Ride to Easton’s Beach / Cliff Walk
2.4 miles – approximately 15 mins - From Newport Park & Ride to Fort Adams State Park
3.6 miles – approximately 25 mins
- From Pell Bridge into Newport, take the left exit towards Downtown Newport. Then continue straight through the JT Connell Highway intersection into the parking lot.
- From North of Newport, follow JT Connell Highway south, past the Newport Playhouse and Cabaret Restaurant and turn right at the signal into the lot.
YMCA Newport County
792 Valley Road, Middletown RI
The Park & Bike lot at the Newport County YMCA is a convenient location if arriving from the bridge or from the North. Thanks to our partnership with Newport County YMCA, the lot is available year-round for cyclists heading to Aquidneck Island’s festivals and activities. It’s a perfect example of the Y’s commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and environmental stewardship throughout the community.
Please enter from Valley Road and travel to the top of the lot, farthest from Valley Road, and park in this area. Using this area, we reserve the lower lots for people actively using the YMCA and you get a few extra pedal strokes! Remember to wave your thanks to the YMCA as you come and go. It takes a village to create a healthy society, and the YMCA is always there to help.
- YMCA location
- From the Y to Fort Adams
4.6 miles • Approx 30 mins - From Fort Adams to the Y
4.6 miles • Approx 30 mins
FOLK AND JAZZ FESTIVALS ONLY
Salve Regina University, Young Building
518 Bellevue Avenue, Newport RI
The Park & Bike lot at the Young Building at Salve Regina University is located at the intersection of Bellevue Avenue and Ruggles Avenue – convenient to Salve Regina University campus, Fort Adams, the majestic homes and museums of Bellevue Avenue, Goose Neck Cove Salt Marsh, Ballard Park, and Newport’s iconic coastal Ocean Loop. The lot is available for cyclists heading to and from the Newport Folk Festival and Newport Jazz Festival and demonstrates Salve’s commitment to community, healthy lifestyles, and environmental stewardship.
Please enter/exit the lot with your car on Bellevue Avenue and enter/exit with your bicycle on Ruggles Avenue.
- Young Building Location
- Salve Regina University Young Building to Fort Adams
2 miles • Approx 10 mins - Fort Adams to Salve Regina University Young Building
2 miles • Approx 10 mins
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