VIDEO: Save The Bay Opens Public Pier in Providence at Fields Point
Monday, May 20, 2019
Save The Bay officially opened its new public pier at Save The Bay's Fields Point headquarters in Providence on Monday.
“We are delighted and proud to announce the opening of our new public dock and pier, open to all, for fishing, launching a kayak, watching osprey soar, or simply taking in the extraordinary beauty of the Bay. We invite our neighbors in South Providence, Washington Park, and Edgewood, and welcome all visitors from near and afar, to enjoy the new pier and grounds at Fields Point. And we thank our many partners and donors who helped make our vision of a new public pier a reality,” said Save The Bay Executive Director Jonathan Stone.
Stone was joined by Senator Jack Reed; Senator Sheldon Whitehouse; Congressman David Cicilline; Governor Gina Raimondo; Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza; James M. Cox Foundation Senior Vice President and Regional Manager Jay Allbaugh, and REI Brand Engagement and Impact team member Eric Grady.
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“From our earliest days nearly 50 years ago, Save The Bay has been committed to protecting the public’s right, enshrined in the state constitution, to access Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island's stunning coastline. Our facility and grounds at Fields Point in Providence represent this commitment,” said Stone.
In addition to the pier, the Bay Center grounds also offers trails to the rocky shoreline, year-round fishing, and an urban coastal greenway trail, open to the public from dawn to dusk. REI kayakers will be on the water during the ribbon-cutting event. The grounds also serve an outdoor classroom for many of Save The Bay's K-12 marine science education programs.
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About Save The Bay
Founded in 1970, Save The Bay is currently celebrating 50 years of advocacy, education, and restoration efforts in its mission to protect and improve Narragansett Bay and its watershed.
An 18-month celebration marks the anniversary with special events and a capital campaign to unite the community and lay the foundation for Save The Bay's continued work toward a fully swimmable, fishable, healthy Narragansett Bay, accessible to everyone and globally recognized as an environmental treasure.
