Westerly is a community that truly values its sense of "place". The quality of life here is second to none. There is an excellent public school system and a noted community hospital, Westerly Hospital. There are 7 miles of beaches, a 14 acre park (Wilcox Park), access to rail (Westerly Train Station services Amtrak), Westerly airport, diverse cultural offerings and special events. Westerly is easily accessed by Interstate 95 and is positioned 1/2 way between New York City and Boston.