Although the head of the cove is cobble, it is bordered by low marsh grass and may have many beautiful birds. Owned by the Audubon Society of Rhode Island, it is a place for birding, wildlife photography, and painting. It offers a spectacular vista of Rhode Island's Atlantic coastline. This peninsula park is bordered by a rocky shore accessible through low brush or by stone stairs in numerous locations. Look out for breaking waves and slippery rocks close to the water.
Fishing is good.
Educational signs describe coastal habitats and ships that frequent the East Passage. The park is popular throughout the year as a place to observe the sea both in calm and stormy weather from the road that loops through the park. Portable toilets and ample on-site parking are available. Located on Fort Getty Road off Beavertail Road, this recreation facility is the site of a World War I and World War II fortification to guard the entrance to Narragansett Bay. It is popular in the summer for camping, boating, fishing, and swimming.