We are here in Beautiful Goddard State Park for a week early Father's Day celebration with our five…read moreboys! This park is a vast well maintained full service state park in the smallest state in the union, Rhode Island! For a small fee, we rented a gorgeous little private shaded spot with two picnic benched and real bathroom facilities. We brought out food and a small grill to cookout. They did come check our permit, which you need to reserve to grill. Dell's lemonade truck is often present, so we treated ourselves to the famous Dell's frozen lemonade-yay! We were there a good 5 or 6 hours and it was a perfectly lovely and enjoyable day for our family to relax and enjoy our rare time to reconnect in person. What an invaluable experience. I can't stress enough having uninterrupted time with those you love. Cell service is non existent, so take this time to disconnect off the grid and just live and love. This place is a true simple gift-a Beautiful way to reconnect and just feed the soul. Take my advice, do it now, while you can. Make a happy plan before life makes other plans! Thanks for following me, Happy summer 2026! ~Tami from Miami

Beautiful, large park with many different sections. A great boardwalk by the narrow beach. A…read morewonderful place to take dogs, lots of benches to take rests, and an ample parking lot whose potholes were recently fixed, yay! Sometimes it's hard to find out what part of the park you're meant to meet someone in since there are so many sections. You can walk along the long beach or try a woodsy hiking trail. The trails on the right of the beach have either steps or a gradual slope to get up to the top of them, and you can look down over a small cliff to see the water below. The trails on the left of the gazebo are beautiful and give you many options, but people ride horses here, so be mindful of the droppings! This park has fantastic sunsets and multiple picnic areas, plus multi Porta potties that are usually in decent condition to use if needed. The bridge is great to look at, but can get crowded with families doing holiday photo shoots in the fall, so I've become wary of coming here since being stuck on one side of the bridge while a family made us wait to cross until they were done with pictures (ugh). I've come here for walks/hikes and even to wade at multiple times of year and always enjoy a beautiful day and peaceful experience here.

Barbara Tufts Memorial Park is a small neighborhood park with plenty of amenities. There is a small…read moreparking lot and waterfront access. There are park benches, picnic tables & shelters, and a playground. The park was fenced in and the playground was in decent shape. There were swings, a large playscape, and digging apparatuses. The waterfront access allows visitors to go to a dock and fish or enjoy the water view. It's a quaint, quiet, and safe place for kids and parents.

Will have to update once the weather warms up a bit, but this was a lovely little surprise find in…read morethe EG area. Immediately greeted by a small pond, which is always a nice feature for a walk through the woods. There are stairs down, and a decent amount to be prepared for that both starting and finishing your trip. There are also some "bridges" over waterfalls with visible openings. Certainly safe, but just a heads up. I took a short stroll around the pond and then up to the left, walking behind the water. There are trail markers which is helpful. A nice quiet spot to enjoy a little time out in nature if you happen to be in the area; oh and parking on site which is always a plus. Can't wait to come back and explore more in the Spring.

There's plenty of parking at the trail head as you start your hike. This is a fun, shorter trail…read moresystem that is well marked. Trails are cleared pretty well which makes it great for people of all abilities or families with smaller kiddos. There's a cool bridge beside a beautiful pond. Beyond that you can go to the right down to the rock structure remains of an old water mill (I believe it was a water mill) To the left off of the bridge, is a nice, clear trail that has some gradual incline. Along that route are parts of a kids story book that engages with passerby.

Great park/playground on the western/richy side of East Greenwich. Athletic fields and plenty of…read moreparking. Can't go wrong.

This could be a nice park close to town where people can walk their dogs or enjoy a short stroll or…read morelunch at the nice picnic tables. Unfortunately irresponsible dog owners spoil it for most. I have encountered unleashed dogs whose owners have absolutely no control over them. Others don't pick up after their dogs or leave bagged poop on the grass. These behaviors spoil it for the rest of us who try to be responsible.

So Scalloptown Park is basically a hiking trial for those who don't like to hike. Its main saving…read moregrace is a well-groomed walking path along the shoreline of Greenwich Bay and it's calming and peaceful to see the oyster/mussel farmers going about their biz this time of year (this path is the sole reason for giving it 3 stars). But the rest is paved walkways and its fine for a light un-taxing stroll. The park does sport a rather dense "forest" of sumac trees -- and though it was too late this season when we visited, we'll make a point of dropping by next fall during peak color as I expect those sumacs will be a-blaze!

I've always been more of a lake guy than an ocean guy, but we ended up at Oakland Beach because we…read morewere meeting friends for dinner nearby. Since we had some time to kill, we decided to take a walk along the beach and see what it had to offer. The first thing I'll say is that this isn't the place to visit if you're looking for that classic Rhode Island beach experience. If you've spent any time at the beaches in South County, whether it's Misquamicut, East Matunuck, Charlestown, or one of the quieter stretches of shoreline, it's hard not to compare the two. Oakland Beach just doesn't have the same wide-open feel, rolling surf, clean sand, or salt air that makes those beaches worth the drive. It's a bay beach, and it feels like one. That said, it isn't without its positives. The views across Greenwich Bay are pleasant, there were plenty of families out enjoying the afternoon, and it's an easy place to take a casual stroll. The boardwalk area and nearby restaurants give it more of a neighborhood gathering spot than a true beach destination. You can grab an ice cream, watch the boats, and spend an hour or two relaxing without much effort. The beach also has restrooms, parking, and easy access, so it's convenient if you're already in the area. What kept this from being a higher rating for me was the beach itself. The water looked murky compared to what I'm used to, the sand wasn't particularly inviting, and the whole area felt a little worn around the edges. It wasn't dirty enough to make me want to leave, but it also wasn't somewhere that made me think, "I can't wait to come back and spend the day here." I found myself appreciating the scenery more than the actual beach. Overall, Oakland Beach is perfectly fine for a quick walk before dinner or if you live nearby and want to enjoy the waterfront for a little while. I just wouldn't go out of my way to make it a beach day destination. For me, South County will always be where I head when I want to spend time at the ocean. Oakland Beach serves its purpose, but it never quite escapes the feeling that it's a pleasant neighborhood waterfront rather than one of Rhode Island's great beaches.

This space is right next door to Iggy's, beach, and the beach parking lot. They renovated and added…read morea playground and splash pad as of June 2025. It's a beautiful space with plenty of benches and picnic tables. There are playscapes and climbing structures; there are no swings. There is a gazebo and plenty of places to eat nearby. It's a great spot to let the kids play and have a picnic!

Small fitness/stretch area on the E.G./N.K. border. Nice little spot with street parking. Small,…read moreso don't expect much, but it's a nice little getaway in a little known area. Quiet and nice spot to even just meditate.

A disappointing park/playground. 2 baseball fields, a swing set, mini jungle gym, a gazebo, and 2…read morebasketball courts. The basketball courts aren't much use though as one of the courts only has one basket and the second has none. Tucked at the end of a neighborhood this is also easy to get to.

Festina Lente…read more Signal Rock Park is a cool park tucked in a wooded area at the very end of Signal Rock Road. I suspect not many people just happen by the park, it's well hidden and is actually quite a bit larger than it first looks. The park is the home to two nice baseball fields that obviously get a lot of use. The baseball diamonds dominate the park so much that it's easy to miss what's lurking in the other, less used parts. If you go up the hill from the baseball area you will find a basketball court and a cool area that kids have turned into a mini skate park. Just some old steps from some long forgotten something, creative young minds turned it into a great place to test the laws of physics.. The park isn't really large enough for any hiking but a stroll along the perimeter of the park makes for a pleasant walk, especially in the snowy or stormy weather. A hill provides a nice spot that allows some entertaining sledding without being steep enough to kill off the younger generation. One of the small parks that has a lot more than is visible at first glance. I was so busy checking out the baseball fields that I almost walked right by the incredible chuck of quartz that guards the entrance. Like most people I tend to walk fast and want to get to the next place. But as Suetonius said in Divus Augustus, sometimes it is much better to "festina lente". (Hurry slowly).

Academy Field is a recreational facility located not too far from Main Street. There were plenty of…read moreparking and even electric vehicle charging spots. It's in the same complex as the town owned buildings. There is a baseball/softball field, basketball court, multi-purpose field, pickleball court, and playground. The facility was very nicely maintained. It's a great spot for recreational activities. We were there for the playground and the kids loved it. The playground is not fenced it but it's in good shape. I liked the bench built around a huge tree right in the middle of the playground. Overall, a good spot for the townspeople!

Field and playground in downtown East Greenwich. Part of the playground is closed right now due to…read morebuilding renovations. But there is a big field, basketball and pickleball courts, and still plenty of playground to enjoy. Plenty of parking as well. During the winter you'll find kids sledding down the hills on the side of the field.

Warwick City Park is an absolute gem and one of the most idyllic spots in the area. The paved,…read morewinding walking path takes you through a beautiful forest backdrop, offering peaceful shade, fresh air, and the feeling of being completely immersed in nature. Along the way, you'll find plenty of unique and unexpected views -- from tranquil water vistas to a charming beach area, plus well-kept ball fields and soccer fields that bring a lively community feel to the park. One of the highlights is the dog park, a great bonus for anyone with a four-legged friend. It's the perfect place to let Spot run off some energy before continuing your walk. Whether you're here for exercise, relaxation, or simply a scenic stroll, Warwick City Park offers something for everyone. A true local treasure!

Nice little spot I never new existed until today. Walking/Biking/Jogging paths, picnic areas, dog…read morepark, fields and even a beach. Park was clean except for the abhorrent amount of dog poop everywhere. They provide dog poop bags and trash cans so there really is no need for people not cleaning up after their dogs. Plenty of parking throughout the park.