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WALK IN THE PARK
Looking for a spot to hike, play or picnic? These public parks will more than satisfy. Visit riparks. com for more information, including how to reserve picnic sites, pavilions or gazebos for large parties.
Colt State Park Colt State Park in Bristol is made up of 464 acres of manicured lawns, stone walls, curving drives and four miles of bicycle trails along the shoreline. It also features ten large playfields, a historical museum, six picnic groves and an open-air Chapel by the Sea.
Lincoln Woods Nestled between routes 146 and 123, Lincoln Woods is a popular destination for northern Rhode Islanders. Visitors can enjoy swimming at the freshwater beach, trout fishing, hiking, jogging and horseback riding.
Beavertail State Park Beavertail State Park in Jamestown is wellknown for its sweeping views of Narragansett Bay. Sightsee from the comfort of your car in one of its four overlooks or on foot with a walk along its rocky coastline.
Rocky Point State Park Rocky Point in Warwick will always be an iconic location for many Rhode Islanders, having once been home to an amusement park complete with rides, games and a dinner hall. Today, the 120 acres are prime for picnics, Frisbee games, walks, hikes and ocean viewing.
Roger Williams Park Known as the people’ s park, there are walking paths and trails where you can take in its picturesque scenery. Visit the botanical center, New England’ s largest glasshouse display garden. For more than 150 years, Roger Williams Park Zoo has given visitors a chance to visit animals from all over the globe. rwpconservancy. org; rwpzoo. org
Goddard Memorial State Park Rhode Island’ s most popular state park, this Warwick oasis is home to spacious lawns and forested areas with a variety of tree species from all over the world. Visitors can take advantage of a nine-hole golf course, an equestrian show area, eighteen miles of bridle trails, picnic tables, eleven game fields and a performing arts center.
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Dog Parks Waterman Street Dog Park, Providence South Kingstown Dog Park Warwick City Dog Park Bruce Ladd Memorial Dog Park, Westerly Ninigret Park Dog Park, Charlestown Pawtucket Dog Park Pets are not allowed at state beaches from April 1 through Sept. 30 during the summer season.
Doggy Day Care The Barking Lot, Providence Friends of Toto, Pawtucket Bow Chicka Wow Town, Warwick My Lucky Dog Daycare, Smithfield and North Providence Paradise Paws, East Providence
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