This Sculpture park is a unique and hidden gem located on Green Hill Beach rd on the border of…read moreSouth Kingstown and Charlestown. There are 23 sculptures nestled amongst the trees and trails. Bring bug spray during peak season. Even though the walk is short, there is quite a bit of vegetation and amazing art on display. My favorite was the HUGE bull as you first walk in. This thing is massive and a fun way to enter the park. More info: The South Kingstown Land Trust Sculpture Trail is a short .4 mile walk that mingles nature with art. Enter the trail at the midpoint and notice the large map indicating the location of each sculpture. Walkers may turn right or left to explore the 3 acres of easy trails and diverse sculptures. Look for dream catchers and crystals, poetry boxes and a giant red cow. The Sculpture Trail is a great place for a slow walk through the woods or a visit with children who will love to find each sculpture. Be sure to stop at the final sculptures and turn around, as the property and trails come very close to private property.

A truly different experience from the exemplary SKLT, the Sculpture Trail is whimsical and charming…read morewhile taking full advantage of the natural beauty inherent. Kudos to those who made this possible and the artists who contributed their work! If visiting in the fall, the brilliant foliage colors and drifting leaves complement the artworks nicely. My only quibble is that I wish there were informational tags attached to the sculptures so that you knew what the piece was called and the artist (apparently, there's supposed to be an informational placard at the trail entrance, but this was missing at the time of our visit; the SKLT trail map brochure, however, does list the pieces' name/artist, but we didn't have one on us). Upon entrance to the trail, you are greeted by a massive bull made from, of course, a barbeque grill ("Sir Loin Barbeque Bull" by Sean Harrington) - and from there, you're off to follow the meandering trails to discovery. There's also a Fairy Village for visitors to build their own fairy houses, so would also be a fun place for the kids.

Potter Wood is a nice, open space for the public to enjoy in Kingston, RI. The 65-acres of meadow…read moreand woodland that comprises this area was donated to the Kingston Improvement Association back in 1933 by Mary Lemoine Potter. This group works to maintain the land to this day! The main parking area is located on South Road with a second smaller entrance on Biscuit City Road. With approximately 1.4 miles of trail to traverse, this is a decent locale to get out and stretch your legs. The land is mostly flat which is great for a leisurely walk, snowshoeing, and trail running. The trails are well maintained but could be blazed a bit better. There are many paths that seemingly shoot off into nowhere and the signs for some of the named trails are small or oddly placed. Either way, its not a huge place so it'd be difficult to get completely lost. There are benches placed throughout in case you need to give your feet a break. In addition to the trails there are several other amenities this space has to offer including a baseball field, basketball court, picnic areas, benches, and a skating pond complete with skating shed. The pond was a beautiful thing to behold this spring. A good option if you are looking to stretch your legs in nature... no matter the season!

A peaceful park…read more Green Hill is a two and a half acre park that is always looks so clean and peaceful no matter what time of the year you visit. Never seems to be very crowded even during the warm months and in the winter it is usually deserted. The park is extremely well maintained and has basketball ball courts, tennis courts, beach volleyball court, soccer field and even a few short walking and hiking paths. It is a great place to stop if you are biking through the area on the way to the beaches because it always has clean bathrooms and even a drinking fountain that actually works. The hiking and walking paths are nothing to get excited about, but makes for a pleasant if short diversion. It is very buggy during the wet months with numerous mosquitoes, biting flies and other six legged vermin. The picnic area is very nice and the folks that frequent the park are quiet, friendly and nice. The area has several great beaches nearby so the park tends to get overlooked but it is a peaceful and green place to stop and get some water, use the bathrooms, take a short walk or simply relax.

Nice, large area to take your kids and/or dogs. The place was very clean and not busy at all…read more There are plenty of things to do here. Enjoy!

A wonderful place to walk around, see giant trolls, an old airfield from WW2, coves/beach…read more Our daughter lives nearby and wildlife conservation biology is her 'thing', so walking around the trails at Ninigret was a fun & informative experience. Rhode Island has 5 giant trolls in various parks, and Ninigret has 2 of them: Greta Granite & Erik Rock. We stayed to the main paths as there are a lot of ticks around. And we saw a couple of fat turkeys who are probably feasting on the ticks. There are tennis courts, picnic area, a playground, observatory & senior center on the grounds. And plenty of parking.

It's been on my bucket list to check out these wonderful giant trolls out myself. Spent the…read moreafternoon in Rhode Island as an excuse to go exploring for the troll hunt which is gaining popularity, there is five giant trolls hidden across the RI state. Created by Danish artist Thomas Dambo, these massive sculptures are made from recycled materials and aim to promote conservation. The trolls can be found in various locations. I got to see only 2 of them that I can cross off my mapping for troll's list. * Charlestown's Ninigret Park is home to the Erik Rock and Greta Granite. It's accessible via trails and wooded paths. * Erik Rock lounges beside Little Ninigret Pond. * Greta Granite is located further along a wooded path marked by clues. It's a lot of fun to get on the mapping of the trolls and hunt them out all over the world when you're visiting the areas. It's amazing to experience these pieces of art created and designed by Thomas Dambo.

Tucked away off the main road, this was a great little spot to take the dogs for a quick walk. They…read moreprovide waste bags and a garbage can which is appreciated. It was very clean and quiet when we were there.

Old Mountain Field is South Kingstown's oldest park. The park was dedicated in 1938 and served as…read morethe primary outdoor recreational area for the Town of South Kingstown until Town Farm Park was constructed in 1953. Old Mountain Field also serves the Town's "urban" park with many participants walking to and from the park. The park contains lit baseball and softball fields, two lit tennis courts, two un-lit tennis courts, in-line skating facility, skateboard part, lit basketball courts, trails, concession stand, restroom building, and small pond. We have been to see kids play baseball and softball many times and it is a very lively and well used park. There's plenty of parking.

This was such a amazing park and view spot! Right by point Judith lighthouse it's one spot I won't…read moreforget while remembering this vacation. I went during the beginning of covid so everyone just lined up to watch the waves from our cars. It was nice we were together but separate. Apparently it's great for surfing since I watch 3 surfers enjoying themselves. I could have stayed there for hours..

A great gift from a…read moregenerous family Rose Nulman Park is four acres of private property right on the southern most tip of Point Judith. However anyone can come and enjoy the fantastic views and experience the power of the ocean. I'm not sure of all the exact details but I believe the land was left available to the public in honor of Rose Nulman who passed away in 1993. There is a parking lot and little memorial plaque honoring Rose and some signs saying be respectful of the land. A building is in the park but it is not open to the public. No bathrooms or much else, just a few benches and the great views of the ocean and Point Judith lighthouse. Not a good place to swim because of the rocks and nasty rips but because of the big waves surfers frequent this great place. I especially like to visit in the winter during snowstorms and very windy conditions. No other people around, just the fury and power of the wind, waves and ocean. An unusual place, certainly not a typical park but it's great when private property around Rhode Island is opened to the public. From what I have observed, visitors are respectful. No graffiti, trash or people doing stupid things. Just folks appreciating the wild, pristine ocean. The Nulman family should get a big thank you from everyone who visits this wonderful spot.

One of the best trails I've been on. Most of the trail has wooden planks, and the rest of it…read moreyou're usually hugging a gate to the military base. The path from the parking lot takes you right to the waterfront, and you can continue on following the path along the gate (although I didn't go all the way around). Paths are clear and easy to follow to. As a side note, be wary of GPS. Mine wanted to take me into the military base, but the entrance road to the parking lot is next to the road to the military base; the last thing you want is the military coming after you. But the signs are clearly marked, so as long as you pay attention to the road and signs and not the GPS you should be fine.

Tucked away with a small parking lot that may fill on busy days. It is a short hike, but the views…read moreare great once you reach the coastline. Went after few days of rain with no concern for muddy areas as the boardwalks keep you out of the wet areas. Good short hike for rocky coastal view and didn't see anyone else during the whole hike!

This is a nice state park located at the southern tip of Jamestown island. As you drive in, there…read moreare a few parking lots located on the right side of the road....there are about 3-4, so if the first ones are full, keep driving and hopefully you can find a spot in the farther ones. It does not matter if you park in the farther lots, you can still walk around the edge of the park and enjoy the nice ocean views and rocky scenery. There are areas for picnics, there is a small museum and there's the lighthouse as well. We have come many times and we have seen many people taking pictures with the beautiful background for weddings, quinceañeras, engagements, graduation, and more. Free parking, free to get in.

Stopped in on a summer week day with out of state family. The kids had a great time exploring the…read morewaterside. Be careful areound thise rocks! The paths down are steep. The lighthouse museum was open as was their little one room aquarium. We picniced in the lawn and as with all State parks it's "carry-in, carry out" so be sure you bring your own trash bags. Same for your pup. Furry friends are welcime as long as you carry their droppings out. Four parking areas are available at no cost. A number of trails dot the area. Most of the area is uneven grass and dirt paths although there are handicapped spots closest to the lighthouse and a paved path leading in that direction. The lighthouse museum is not wheel chair accessible. Composting toilet buildings are located in a field between parking and lighthouse. These are water free and have hand sanitizer available. If you are a forager this location may interest you. Be sure you have a license to enjoy fishing off the rocks.

One of the best spots for sunset. Especially when it is partly cloudy, you get a nice show in the…read moresky for sunset. Peep my pictures. Plenty of parking but it was also packed, even during cold December. There is a nice walking area. You can walk into the rocks by the water. It is fantastic. Great date spot out even to hang out. 10 out of 10 would recommend this spot, especially for sunsets but come early as parking can fill up.

Beautiful park on the water with plenty of parking…read more I didn't walk on the rocks in the water but saw others do it and some fishing. We enjoyed walking around and looking at the monuments/memorials.

Beautiful. Picture perfect!…read more We ventured out to Point Judith to just get a glimpse. It's in with the coast guard. So be respectful of the area. Stay out of the fenced in area. There is a small parking lot. I do suggest getting out of your car and going around to the top of the hill and take a look at the water. There are many other viewing opportunities to see Point Judith Light house. I highly recommend just taking a drive around after You venture to the coast guard area. The history behind this lighthouse is pretty neat. So many opportunities to photograph the lighthouse.

You cant come here anymore which is sad because it is where I got married. I grew up in…read moreNarragansett and also surfed from here many times. It was always a great place to come and watch the waves, surfers and sunsets. You can see the lighthouse from the top of the fisherman's memorial at Camp Cronin.