Today, the City of Newport announced that the Miantonomi Park Tower, a memorial to the Veterans of World War I, will be open to the public on Memorial Day (Monday, May 27, 2024).
“Who’s ready to climb the tower? We’re happy to report that the City’s Miantonomi Park Memorial Tower will be open for climbing on Monday, May 27th from 12 p.m. until 3 p.m. in observance of Memorial Day,” the City of Newport shared on Instagram.
In the Instagram post, the City of Newport thanked the Miantonomi Park Commission, the Aquidneck Land Trust, and their Public Services team for helping to carry on this annual tradition!
Completed in 1929, the 100-foot stone tower was designed by William Kendall of the renowned architectural firm McKim, Mead & White and stands atop one of the highest points in Newport.
Adults and families are welcome, but children must be accompanied by an adult. The interior stone steps lead to a narrow metal staircase that ascends to the top observation deck. Located on the highest point in Newport, views of Providence and Block Island are common on clear days.
