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WALK IN THE PARK Looking for a spot to hike , play , picnic or sunbathe ? These public parks will more than satisfy .

Colt State Park Colt State Park in Bristol is made up of 464 acres of manicured lawns , stone walls , curving drives and bicycle trails ( four miles worth ) along the shoreline . It also features ten large playfields , a historical museum , six picnic groves and an open-air Chapel by the Sea .
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 .
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 .
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 .
Beavertail State Park Beavertail State Park in Jamestown is well-known 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 .
Roger Williams Park Known as the people ’ s park , there are walking paths and trails where you can take in its picturesque scenery . Bring the kids to the outdoor playground or ride the duck boats . Take in the beauty of the botanical center , New England ’ s largest glasshouse display garden . The Roger Williams Park Zoo , which just celebrated its 150th birthday , provides visitors a chance to visit animals from all over the globe . ( see page 25 ) rwpconservancy . org ; rwpzoo . org
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