{"id":316,"date":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2023-08-10T16:32:35","modified_gmt":"2023-08-10T16:32:35","slug":"parks-nature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/RhodeIsland3\/?page_id=316","title":{"rendered":"Parks & Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"

PARKS, BEACHES & TRAILS
\n<\/strong>
\nNewcomers to Rhode Island will discover pristine beach getaways, heavily forested areas that offer hiking and biking or horseback riding trails, abundant sports fields and recreational facilities, lush golf courses, and a wealth of organized programs for all ages. Whatever outdoor adventure you find most appealing, Rhode Island has the idyllic setting.
\n
\nGeneral Information<\/p>\n

Rhode Island Department of
\nEnvironmental Management
\n<\/strong>Information 401-222-6800
\nCoastal Resources 401-783-5551
\nForest Environment 401-647-1439
\nhttps:\/\/dem.ri.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

State Parks & Recreation
\n<\/strong>Information 401-222-2632
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/<\/a>
\n
\nCity of Providence Recreation
\n<\/strong>One Recreation Way
\nProvidence 401-421-7740
\nhttps:\/\/www.providenceri.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Rhode Island State Parks
\n<\/strong>Beavertail State Park
\nJamestown 401-423-9941
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/parks\/beavertail-state-park<\/a>
\nSpectacular coastline vistas, fishing, hiking trails, naturalist programs.<\/p>\n

Brenton Point State Park
\n<\/strong>Newport 401-847-2400
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/parks\/brenton-point-state-park<\/a>
\nPanoramic East Coast views, picnicking, hiking, fishing.<\/p>\n

Burlingame State Park, Beach & Campground
\n<\/strong>Charlestown 401-322-8910
\nCampground 401-322-7337
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/parks\/burlingame-state-park<\/a>
\nMore than 3,200 acres of diverse terrain with beach and campground.<\/p>\n

Colt State Park
\n<\/strong>Bristol 401-253-7482
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/parks\/colt-state-park<\/a>
\nJewel of the park system with superb views, miles of trails, and many other amenities.<\/p>\n

Fisherman\u2019s Memorial State Park
\n<\/strong>Narragansett 401-789-8374
\nhttps:\/\/www.reserveamerica.com\/explore\/fishermens-memorial-state-park\/RI\/252611\/overview<\/a>
\nSeaside village atmosphere with groomed grassy areas, line paths, family activities.<\/p>\n

Fort Adams State Park
\n<\/strong>Newport 401-847-2400
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/<\/a>
\nPanoramic bay\/harbor views, land and water sports, famous concerts and festivals.<\/p>\n

Fort Wetherill State Park
\n<\/strong>Jamestown 401-423-1771
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/parks\/fort-wetherill-state-park<\/a>
\nPerched on granite cliffs across the water from Fort Adams State Park.<\/p>\n

Goddard Memorial State Park & Beach
\n<\/strong>Warwick 401-884-2010
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/parks\/goddard-memorial-state-park<\/a>
\nMost popular metropolitan state park with lawns, fields, forest, beach, bathhouse, golf course, equestrian attractions, sports fields, and performing arts center.
\n
\nHaines Memorial State Park
\n<\/strong>East Providence 401-253-7482
\nhttps:\/\/www.visitrhodeisland.com\/listing\/haines-memorial-state-park\/8369\/<\/a>
\nBoat ramp, picnic areas with fireplaces, open areas, sports fields.<\/p>\n

Lincoln Woods State Park
\n<\/strong>Lincoln 401-723-7892
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/parks\/lincoln-woods-state-park<\/a>
\nGem of Blackstone Valley with swimming, freshwater fishing, horseback riding, sports, hiking, and jogging facilities.<\/p>\n

Snake Den State Park
\n<\/strong>Johnston 401-222-2632
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/other-state-lands\/snake-den-state-park<\/a>
\nState parks headquarters, vast undeveloped area with spectacular foliage, trails.<\/p>\n

Rhode Island State Beaches
\n<\/strong>Charlestown Breachway
\nBurlingame State Park
\nCharlestown 401-364-7000
\nYear-Round 401-322-8910
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

East Beach State Park
\n<\/strong>East Beach Road
\nCharlestown 401-322-0450
\nYear-Round 401-322-8910
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/beaches\/east-beach<\/a><\/p>\n

East Matunuck State Beach
\n<\/strong>950 Succotash Road
\nSouth Kingston 401-789-8585
\nYear-Round 401-789-8374
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/beaches\/east-matunuck-state-beach<\/a>
\n
\nFort Adams State Beach
\n<\/strong>Harrison Avenue
\nNewport 401-847-2400
\nYear-Round 401-783-5551
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/parks\/fort-adams-state-park<\/a><\/p>\n

Misquamicut State Beach
\n<\/strong>257 Atlantic Avenue
\nWesterly 401-596-9097
\nYear-Round 401-322-8910
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/beaches\/misquamicut-state-beach<\/a>
\n
\nRoger W. Wheeler State Beach
\n<\/strong>100 Sand Hill Cove Road
\nNarragansett 401-789-3563
\nYear-Round 401-789-8374
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/beaches\/roger-w-wheeler-state-beach<\/a>
\n
\nSalty Brine State Beach
\n<\/strong>254 Great Road
\nNarragansett 401-789-3563
\nYear-Round 401-789-8374
\nhttps:\/\/riparks.ri.gov\/beaches\/salty-brine-state-beach<\/a>
\n
\nScarborough State Beach Complex
\n<\/strong>North & South Beaches
\n870-970 Ocean Road, Narragansett
\nNorth 401-789-2324
\nSouth 401-782-1319
\nYear-Round 401-789-8374
\nhttps:\/\/www.scarboroughbeachstatepark.com\/<\/a>
\n
\nLand & Water Trails
\nArcadia Management Area Trails
\n<\/strong>401-539-2356
\nhttps:\/\/dem.ri.gov\/<\/a>
\nMiles of scenic trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, motorcycling.
\n
\nBlackstone River Bikeway
\n<\/strong>401-222-2632
\nhttp:\/\/www.dot.ri.gov\/travel\/bikeri\/blackstone.php<\/a>
\nNew 17-mile path linking to East Bay Bike Path and Maine-to-Florida trails.<\/p>\n

Block Island Greenways
\n<\/strong>800-383-BIRI
\nhttp:\/\/blockislandsairline.com\/<\/a>
\nTrails through meadows with scenic stone walls, inland moors, Mohegan Bluffs.<\/p>\n

East Bay Bike Path
\n<\/strong>401-253-7482
\nhttps:\/\/www.dot.ri.gov\/travel\/bikeri\/eastbay.php<\/a>
\nNearly 15 miles of asphalt trail for cycling between Providence and Bristol parks.<\/p>\n

Newport\u2019s CliffWalk
\n<\/strong>401-847-1355
\nhttp:\/\/www.cliffwalk.com\/<\/a>
\nNational Historic Trail overlooking Atlantic Ocean near Newport summer mansions.<\/p>\n

North South Trail
\n<\/strong>Greenways Alliance of Rhode Island
\nhttps:\/\/www.greenway.org\/states\/rhode-island<\/a>
\nMiles of multi-purpose trails through towns and forests in rural western Rhode Island.<\/p>\n

Pawtuxet River Greenway
\n<\/strong>401-615-7039
\nhttp:\/\/www.pawtuxet.org\/<\/a>
\nHike or canoe\/kayak along three-mile loop or eight-mile run.<\/p>\n

Waterplace Park & River Walk
\n<\/strong>401-421-7740
\nhttps:\/\/www.providenceri.gov\/<\/a>
\nLandscaped riverwalks along rerouted rivers that are open to canoes and kayaks.<\/p>\n

Wood and Pawcatuck Rivers
\n<\/strong>401-539-9017
\nhttps:\/\/wpwa.org\/<\/a>
\nMiles of pristine, forested waterways.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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