Family Fun

If providing your family with recreational activities is important to you, I have compiled a list of state parks, some with swimming and boating, others offering bike paths and hiking, and others with camping facilities. These are the ancillary amenities that may be important to buyers, and certainly worth promoting when selling your home.

Those of us who already live in Rhode Island and Massachusetts already know how lucky we are to have all of this practically at our doorstep.

Rhode Island State Parks

Beavertail State Park -

Beavertail State Park, located in Jamestown, Rhode Island, is known for offering some of the most beautiful vistas along the New England coastline. The Park attracts people from all over the country, to enjoy it's pristine environment. Beavertail’s most popular activity is sightseeing, and can be done from the comfort of a vehicle. more....

Located on Sanctuary Rd.Charlestown, RI. more....

Colt State Park-

Colt State Park in Bristol is often referred to as the 'gem' of the State Parks System. The entire western border of the park is an open panorama onto Narragansett Bay. Open year round, the park offers four miles of bicycle trails passing along the Bay and through 464 acres of groomed fruit trees, carefully nurtured flowering bushes, and manicured lawns. more....


East Bay Bike Path-

The East Bay Bike path is a 14.5 mile, 10 foot wide, ribbon of asphalt that provides a safe place for unobstructed cycling. Users can enjoy the sights, sounds and smells as the path takes them by coves and marshes, over bridges, and through State Parks. more....

Fisherman’s Memorial State Park and Campground-

Fishermen's State Park and Campground offers campers a 'seaside village' atmosphere where visitors will find neatly trimmed grass, tree lined paths, and activities for the whole family. Whether your looking for a place to pitch a tent and enjoy a camp fire, or park your R.V. and play some basketball or tennis, Fishermen's can accommodate you. more....

Fort Adams State Park-

Situated at the mouth of the NewportHarbor, FortAdamsState Park offers an exceptional panoramic view of both NewportHarbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay. The park offers a wide range of activities including salt water bathing, fishing, boating, soccer, rugby, and picnicking. more....

Fort Wetherill State Park-

FortWetherillState Park, situated upon 100 foot high granite cliffs across the water from FortAdamsState Park, is a former coastal defense battery and training camp.

Known for its spectacular view of NewportHarbor and the East Passage of Narragansett Bay, FortWetherill has been a popular sight for viewing the numerous Tall Ship Events and America’s Cup Races. more....

Goddard Memorial State Park-

GoddardPark attracts thousands of visitors each year as Rhode Island’s most popular MetropolitanPark. The park offers a beautiful natural environment with spacious lawns, fields, and forested areas with a variety of trees from all over the world, including 62 deciduous and 19 evergreen species. Visitors can make use of a newly renovated saltwater beach and bathhouse, more....

Haines Memorial State Park-

Reconditioned the boat ramp at HainesState park and it is now accessible for people with disabilities. more....

Lincoln Woods State Park-