The trails were a little too muddy and overgrown for me to fully explore them, but what I did do…read moreoffered some views and a quiet escape. Even had a couple deer dart in front of me on the trail.

Veterans Memorial Park is a picturesque, hidden gem, surprisingly located... in the middle of…read moreBarrington (funny for such a seemingly secluded locale). You can access the park via a dirt road, just off of West Street, next to the YMCA. Park at the YMCA or drive down the dirt road a bit to park inside. It is an easy jump skip from the East Bay Bike Path as well for those using a bipedal method of transportation. The trails are not extensive, only about 2.5 miles in total if you traverse all of the loops, but the views of Brickyard Pond are worth it. The 84-acre body of water sits on 230 acres of land, named for its history as a site of the brick-making industry in the area up until the 1940's. Due to hazardous structures in the water, swimming is not allowed. Fishing is allowed only certain times of the year since the pond is home to some herring spawning grounds. There is a boat launch as well as several points of access to the water for kayaking. Two trails, the Red and Green, make their way along the shore of the pond and into the forested acreage of the park. Summersweet plants flower everywhere along the trails, filling the air with their pleasant aroma. For the most part I stayed on trail but there were a number of unmarked routes leading who-knows-where. I explored some of these but didn't stray too far. The trails were well-marked with their colored blazes and arrow signs but with so many trails breaking off from the main loops, it was easy to get turned around. Well-kept, there were several bridges and walkways built into the path to skip over lazy moving streams and marshy areas. From their maps, it appears that several more trails looping around the pond are in the works, connecting the park to the bike patch directly. It will be wonderful once development is complete. Near the boat launch is a peaceful clearing with tables and park benches. A great place for a picnic or to simply kick back and soak up the outdoors. A nice find in downtown Barrington. As a side note: there was a surprising amount of litter in the parking lot inside the grounds... the trails were clean but some of the areas with grills and benches were visited by litter bugs and party animals. Trash, broken glass... dropped it down to 4-stars for me despite my enjoyable experience in the rest of the park.

Recently reopened, Latham park is a small but nice place to watch the sunset or take your dogs out…read moreto the field nearby or to swim in the water. There's limited parking. Lots of cool boats in the marina.

I lived here in Barrington just about all of my life. I really enjoy this park, dog park, docks,…read morebike paths, woods, library.....

I feel very fortunate to have a park like this in my town. It's so close to home and has trails…read morethat are usually pretty clear throughout the year. It's not super big and the trails aren't all that long, but that's perfect for me and my little dog.

Super big playground ! My son is 18 months and he loved all the options to run around and climb…read morethings n

Amazing park so much do to!! From the playground to the baseball Field, volleyball sand box .. they…read moreeven have a covered pavilion for parties.. if that isn't enough, bring your bikes because the Bristol bike path runs through the park!! Hope you all enjoy your day at the park!!

Drove down to this beach and I was pleasantly surprised with so many parking spaces available…read more Majority of the area was clean with a few exceptions of plastic litter, wasn't anything crazy. Sunset views were incredible as well, very family friendly with a few toddlers enjoying the water. It's right against the parking lot so I would say it's friendly for those that can't go on stairs. Great new spot to read!

Been to this particular stretch of the Ocean State in nearly every season. The beach itself is not…read moreexactly welcoming. It has a lot of small stones, kinda grimy water area, and not much on the wave department. Having said that, it is a quite peaceful area. No riffraff, or unconscionable kind of disturbance. It's a reflective place to ponder life. Take a stroll. Scents and subtle sounds will abound.

I'm a runner and love that an entrance to the Rhode Island Bike Path is located here at Police Cove…read morePark. I've run here in the summer and winter so far, and both drastically different seasons still made the run fun. It's easy to park here, and find a place to walk or run in either direction. The bike path is beautiful, and can get busy, but it's still a great spot for getting some outside time.

The Splash pad is great for the under 10 crowd with benches for the parents. Has never been…read morecrowded when we were there with plenty of parking

At over 70 acres, this wildlife refuge is situated on a parcel of land that comprises Barrington's…read morehistoric Nockum Hill. A beautiful outdoor space any time of the year; there are a number of trails to peruse this mix of coastal wetland filled with marshes, fields, forest, and farmland. There is a small parking area on George Street just as the road starts to curve. A small sign marks the entrance to the first trailhead. Named for a Barrington native and prominent naturalist, the trails here meander through the various landscape. A couple off-shoots give you access to areas like a small boardwalk area that extends into the upper marshlands. Several of the fields have birdhouses erected that attract all kinds of species. I believe I caught a couple views of some bluebirds during my time here. And geese. So many geese. Another trail delivers you to the sandy shores of the Hundred Acre Cove. Really beautiful in January when I visited, all iced over. This beach is a nesting area for the diamondback terrapin. There is a park bench on this shoreline to soak in the views. Of note, there is a seemingly out of place pistol range on site for the Barrington Police which is very well-marked for safety. All-in-all, a pleasant place to get outside.

Rose Larisa Park is in a beautiful section of Riverside, and is right across the street from the…read moreCrescent Park Carousel. Also across the street is Dune Bros, so when you visit Rose Larisa, you can get some clam cakes & chowder and go eat in the park with a water view. I especially like the wooden staircases that take you down to the water. Although the beach is not very wide, it is long enough for a walk and leashed dogs are allowed on the beach as well. Rose Larisa is a great place to watch the sunset, and there is plenty of free parking. This park also is home to the annual RI Folk Festival and the city of East Providence also presents summer concerts here so go check out some local live music! I absolutely love this waterfront park.

Came for an Easter Egg Hunt for dogs. Park is super clean. Plenty of parking and beautiful views.read more

Lovely spot off the beaten path in Warwick. There's a great view of the Conimicut Point Lighthouse…read moreand at low tide, the sandbar is a very nice walk. Definitely use caution when the tide is coming in however, as the currents here are extremely strong and tragedies have occurred. There are also benches overlooking the water, picnic tables, a playground and bathrooms. Nice place to walk, enjoy a picnic, or just relax by the water.

Conimicut is one of my favorite places to go to hunt for sea glass! This park is located about 10…read moreminutes from Rocky Point, which is also a great place to go to look for sea glass and sea pottery. This park has made major improvements over the last few years to help keep it clean and safe. The sandbar tends to get dangerous when tides are high, so they added signage for people to be more aware of the dangers of walking out to the tip. 10/10 would recommend for picnics and gathering sea glass!

A nice little pathway. I don't know if it's because of the troll, but it was absolutely jamming…read more Tons of people. I only walked the area in East Providence near the troll, so I can't speak for the whole path, but this area offers a nice view of the waterfront. I've seen other posts complain about ticks, but the areas off path seemed trimmed and maintained, so it didn't seem to be an issue. Even as crowded as it was, bicyclists were flying along the path, so be careful.

Love, love this bike path on a nice spring or summer day! You can start in Providence and ride…read moreacross the bridge but we usually start in East Providence and skip the bridge. There are beautiful water views along a lot of the way. It's also mostly flat with just a few small hills so it's very beginner friendly and kids can do it. There's a Del's lemonade stand right off the path in Warren where we usually stop for a refreshing frozen lemonade or ice tea along the way. There's also a taco trailer behind the Del's which is open seasonally but I haven't tried them yet. It gets pretty crowded on sunny weekends but it's so fun and everyone is in good spirits.