Marjorie P.

A wonderful place to walk around, see giant trolls, an old airfield from WW2, coves/beach. 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.

Jasmin B.

I am a nature lover and I really loved coming here. A family friend, my mom and myself came here to see the trolls and explore. The place is huge it looks like they hold events here, parties, there's water to swim and kayak in and there are trails from what I saw. But we came specifically for the trolls. They have plenty and I mean plenty of free parking which I throughly enjoyed. It's a very clean and spacious place in general of course all outdoors but there's so much to do. Walking to the trolls we found a bench that overlooked the beautiful water. It was such a calming feeling and it was so beautiful to overlook everything. Now walking to the trolls there was tons of people but everyone was kind and patient and took turns with pictures. The trolls are AH-MAY-ZING! They're so HUGE and super cool. The person we was with knew the whole back story about the creator of the trolls so having all that knowledge made it extra cool. They have so far 2 trolls at this specific location and they are a distance from each other so be sure you are capable to walk. They are so worth it. There was so much bloom going on as well, so much nature to see. I believe they have trails but we really don't explore the others trails that didn't directly link us to the trolls. They keep the area very clean, and it just felt so calming everywhere you walked everyone was so nice. It's not extremely loud like most places would be. From what I can remember it's very full of sticks and branches so I don't believe it was wheelchair friendly, plus if it's wet it gets super muddy for sure wear sneakers. Can't wait to see the new troll that's in East Providence!

Chris S.

The park is locked in located in Charlestown, RI it's a huge park with plenty of walking and interesting things to see as well as two trolls to meet !! Erik Rock and Greta Granite are there excited to meet you. They are (2) hand built trolls made out of recycled wood designed by artist Thomas Dambo who designs and builds these trolls out of recycled wood around the world.

Mary R.

Love love love! The trolls are so nice!!! Cute little trail walk for the kids or dogs!

Jenn H.

This is a beautiful location and has 2 of the Thomas Dambo trolls! There's a few different areas- the freshwater pond, a playground, observatory, trails, and more. It was free to enter and nice to walk and explore for an hour. The trolls make this an even more worthwhile spot to visit.

Joanne S.

It's been on my bucket list to check out these wonderful giant trolls out myself. Spent the afternoon 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.

Alicia N.

Finally checked off my list: The Ninigret Trolls in RI! It was exciting to finally see them, there are only two, but they're definitely worth the visit. I wish there were more, but it's still a fun and unique stop, especially if you're exploring the area. The park itself is great for families. There's a swimming area for kids, basketball courts, a playground, and plenty of picnic tables. There's a marked trail to guide you toward the trolls, though I'll admit, it was a little confusing at first. I ended up walking around to explore (and get some extra steps in!), which actually made it more fun. I spotted the first troll pretty quickly, but the second one felt like a maze to find, seriously, where is it?! It was a bit of an adventure, which added to the charm. Tip: It's off the same exit as Misquamicut, so it's perfect if you want to add a little side adventure while in the area. On the way home, I stopped in Mystic, which made the day even better. Heads up .. If it's rained recently, wear sneakers! The path to the trolls isn't paved and can get muddy, although the outer parts of the park are paved.

Bre B.

Such a lovely park to explore and view the beauty of nature. We loved searching for the trolls. All the beautiful flowers. The many walking paths and views that were so pretty! Great place to bring the kids for a swim, have a picnic, stroll on a date day, or just chill on a park bench with a buddy.

Jason B.

What a great little gem. There's so much to unpack here. Plenty of trails, athletic fields and courts, an exercise area and bathrooms that are actually open and clean. And lastly, the trolls. First, the park is absolutely massive. And has so much to offer. The park was apparently an old airfield, which I never knew. There is a small exercise area near the front that has a handful of functional equipment like you'd find at a gym. There are also plenty of courts and fields near the front as well. There are also plenty of trails to walk. Lastly, the trolls. The trolls are quite the attraction and bring people far and wide. Both are relatively easy to find, either through gps, signs, or simply following the crowd(s) of people. That said, the 2nd troll's path could use a little bit of a trim. Both are huge, massive structures(?), with one by the water and the second along a short path. All and all it is a fun time and dare I say a must-see sight if you're close to the area. Having said all that, I swear I heard the 2nd troll mutter a sarcastic remark about my weight, so he/she maybe a little bit of a troublemaker :)

Des D.

Love this park! We came for the trolls but love how there is so much to do here. From trails to find some trolls to swimming to playgrounds Ninigret Park has it all! My toddler had the best time walking through the trials to find the trolls and know she would love the playground and swimming area too if we had time that day. We will definitely be back!!

Jen W.

In the early 1940's this land was acquired by the U.S. government to train Navy pilots for WWII. In 1979, the land was passed to the town of Charlestown who have agreements with several organizations to manage the 230 acres of land. Within the park you have fishing, wild life preserves, a trail system, playgrounds and recently, the division of tourism paid artist Tomas Dambo to build two Trolls to encourage more people to visit the area. I do love this artist and his trolls and happily drove to the park to find them. There are signs now that point the way to the trolls. From the Troll parking area, large, troll sized foot prints are painted on the path leading to the trolls. This makes finding them much easier. They are nestled in the woods. One is next to a pond making for a very pleasant spot. The other has her own grotto built around her. They make for very fun walking destinations. Doing research on the history of the park, besides learning of the Navy training history, I also found information that the park is currently undergoing environmental investigation by the Army Corp. of engineers for remediation of PFAS, unexploded ordinance and petroleum spills. Some material has been removed and water filtration systems put on some of the wells within park boundaries. Testing continues through 2025 and final reporting is not due until further testing is performed. This is a beautiful, huge park with many community services such as tennis courts, a senior center, dog park, observatory, nature center and newer playground. At the same time, it's a contaminated site under going remediation.

Holly K.

The trolls are Ninigret park are definitely worth the trip! They are really amazing, Thomas Dambo does an exquisite job. Overall they do a great job at signage so you know where to find the trolls. This place is huge, it was my first time in, but I just followed the signs towards the playground to find troll parking. I never actually found the playground, but I did find the trolls. I especially loved how Gretta Granite is hidden within the forest. I do wish they had bathrooms, but they did do a good job at putting port-a-pottys around so you had an option, especially with all the small children running about for the trolls. I have heard rumors of a coffee truck that parks around here, which is genius. We were there on Labor Day Weekend so I didn't have any luck. Overall a beautiful park to walk around or play disc golf. Worth the trip for the trolls!

Melissa M.

I greatly enjoyed my visit to Ninigret Park, its a decent sized park with ample parking. The park offers tennis courts, a children's playground, a mini observatory, the town's senior center, walking trails (for people and pets), a disc golf course, and now public art displays. Peak time to visit is the early mornings when you'll have choice parking.