Section 250-RICR-100-00-7.18 - Swimming, Bathing, FloatingA. Swimming and bathing are permitted only in areas specifically designated for such purposes and only during posted or permitted times.B. Within the confines of a designated swim area ball playing, frisbees, kite flying, animals (except for service animals as defined in R.I. Gen. Laws § 40-9.1-2), snorkels, facemasks, and scuba diving gear are prohibited.C. Swimming during electrical storms or when conditions are considered to be unsafe is prohibited.D. Boogie boards are permitted in designated areas and designated times as approved by Beach Managers or Lifeguard Supervisors.E. The use of flotation equipment and other objects including fishing float tubes, capable of supporting a person while the person is in the water, is prohibited in the following areas: 1. All designated swimming and bathing areas, except that a Coast Guard Approved Personal Floatation Devices (PFDs) may be utilized.2. Carolina Trout Pond, Richmond3. Frosty Hollow Pond, Exeter4. Little Round Top Pond, Burrillville5 A.L. Mowry Pond, Smithfield250 R.I. Code R. 250-RICR-100-00-7.18
Adopted effective 6/28/2023
Amended effective 5/30/2024