Really nice spot to take a short walk and stretch the legs while in Westerly. I love how it's also…read morean arboretum and all the trees are marked with plaques denoting their common and scientific names. There are also a number of interpretive signs that convey some of the history and current uses of the buildings. There are a number of war monuments and some cool sculptures. We especially enjoyed the sculpture "The Runaway Bunny" by Margaret Wise Brown. Love that the park was founded by a woman, Harriet Wilcox. Opposite the park, there is a nice mural with her image and apparently a quote by her "The People Shall Have Their Park". Respect. The park is open dawn to 9pm. Street parking.

Wilcox Park is one of Westerly's best kept secrets. Probably not for locals, but for out of towners…read morelike me I adore this place. I go at least a few times a year. It feels to me like I am in in a European park, with fountain, statues, and carefully sculpted ponds, with bench seating throughout. It's a large space with winding walking paths. Much nicer in the summer when everything is in full bloom but even in the winter or early spring on a sunny day it still has a lot to offer a nature buff like myself. You can park on the street for free and access the park at different points. Definitely worth a visit particularly in the warmer weather.

It's small but has enough to keep my 3 year old busy. He loves their see-saw & the views of the…read moreboats. This playground is tucked away behind the downtown shops & homes. If you're in the area on a Saturday morning you can check out the farmer's market next door during warmer months.

As previously mentioned, small but nice. Enough entertainment for my 9,7 and 5 year olds for an…read morehour. The location near the water is lovely.

I absolutely love Ninigret Park. The swimming pond, park, and the trolls are all amazing. It's such…read morea peaceful, clean , and safe place to spend the day with family and friends. Plenty of picnic tables, grills, trails, a baseball field and more. The children are always fascinated by the sunfish in the swimming pond, and of course the very cool wooden trolls. We all love the trolls. After a fun day at Ninigret we always stop right down the road at The Fantastic Umbrella Factory. Spend a day at Ninigret and you'll want to go back for sure!

Continuing our search for Rhode Island's trolls brought us to Ninigret Park which is the home of 2…read moreDambo Trolls! The park is very large with plenty of open fields for sports, basketball courts, tennis courts, bathrooms and even an observatory! There is more than ample parking and good signage to lead to Erik Rock and Greta Granite (the trolls) as well as other art installations and even an observatory! We had fun exploring while there, it's a beautiful park, and very well maintained. Erik was easy to find, but Greta though there was signage was a bit more difficult to get to because of fallen trees and low branches. I think they really need to make a more open path so everyone is able to get to these amazing creations

Great little playground for kids. Separate play area for little kids. Covered dining area with a…read morefew picnic tables. Tons of parking. There never seems to be more than 2 other families here for the playground. Here is where all the local teams play soccer. Its super crowded on Saturday. To the left there's also a skateboard park. I don't know how large it is but you can see some of it from the road. I think that its pretty awesome that westerly has a skate park.

Don't know if these people were entitled Stonington residents or out of town visitors, but I got…read morehit in the head with a ball even though I sat on the Adult area down near the water! I ended up woth a lump on my head and a migraine!!! No apology and I asked them ahead of time when they arrived that I didn't want to get hit!! They laughed out loud! A father and his college age sons!! Rude!!! Also the adult swim area was invaded at 1:00 pm with parents small kids!! They are supposed to be swimming in the kids section!! Very rude and disrespectful!! I don't recommend going there if you are a YMCA member and plan on sitting there alone without your husband! RUDE people! Not safe!!!

We were looking for a beach or park close by, to catch some afternoon rays after our busy day in…read moreMystic, This scrubby little park was close and has a small pebbly beach on a bay. There are some positives: + Playground + Free Parking + Picnic Area + Open Field + Easy Access + Shallow, protected water good for children + Lifeguard on duty in summer There are some negatives: - Very small beach - Small swimming area - Beach has pebbles and the sand isn't comfortable to walk on - Limited shade - Not very attractive - A modest view - Porta Potty's for rest rooms - No other services A go to place for beach goers? I don't think so, but likley not a bad spot for locals with kids.

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!

The most beautiful, relaxing walk I've had in quite some time. A perfect trail spot for pets, very…read morepet friendly. The homeowner of the house facing the parking lot was very kind while working in his front yard, the whole area was a great experience.

I had a pretty decent experience at this park, but the weather was a factor in perhaps a lower…read morereview than it could be. This park is located off of a residential neighborhood in Groton, close to the coast and with hiking and cycling trails. One of the issues with this park is that none of the trails are really blazed, so although there's a trail map, there are a lot of deer paths and twisty trails that make navigation difficult. Rain makes this a little more tricky. We were there to see the Canopy Rock, which is a historical landmark, the site of a religious revival. Sadly, the rock is covered in graffiti, which was really disappointing. I plan on coming back to give this park another chance, because what we saw was interesting, but the rain really forced us to cut our visit short.

This 134-acre parcel of land is a great place to go for a hike, no matter the weather! I visited…read morein the wintertime and had the opportunity to trek around the multiple trails in this location in the snow. There are a couple spaces set aside to park at this trailhead located in a somewhat residential area. Hikers are almost immediately rewarded with a high vantage point overlooking Winnapaug Pond, Misquamicut Beach, and the Block Island Sound. There is a healthy mix of ups and downs, flat terrain, rock walls, and so much more. Maintained by the Westerly Land Trust, there are more than 2 miles of marked pathways. Benches, ponds, birdhouses, and poetry are part of the sights along your route. Former farmland, this protected land is quite picaresque. Check it out!

One of my favorite places to go and walk my dog. The trails are well maintained. I usually do the…read moreouter loop, which is about 2.25 miles.

Great programs for adults and kiddos! Beautiful trails and friendly staff. We've love it here.read more

Great place for kids and hikers. Educational and great summer camp activities. Wonderful preschoolread more