We parked at the W.W. Greenway lot on Jr Street and started walking to the east. A sign along the…read moretrail indicates the River walk is 'that way', so we turned left at the crosswalk on Hay Street and followed the road to McCarthy Field. There, on the right side of the field, is the entrance to the Senator Donald E. Roch River Walk. The upper area next to the field is flat, paved and lined with shrubs and on this spring day, crocus. Walk under a wooden arch and the path turns to scree and takes a deep dive down. Chose your steps carefully here. Once at the bottom of this hill, the path becomes mulch covered. It has rained recently and there are tire tracks on the trail leaving behind deep ruts filled with water. The first half of this lower level of the pathway was very uneven, strewn with plant debris and looks like it has recently had fresh mulch added here and there. It definitely looks like the trail is a work in progress. The hillside has been 'cleared' of underbrush leaving downed trees and plant debris. Some of the cleared material has been used to create landscaping breaks/retaining areas with the assistance of landscaping fabric. The path appears to have been leveled out and raised to keep it above water level. It's a nice wide trail and with a bit of leveling would make a very enjoyable pathway. Where the path first meets the river, there is a bench to sit and enjoy the view. Another bench is located toward the second half of the trail near a stone structure that may (or may not) have been a mill on the river. At one point there is a 'government building' and the path appears to end there in a heap of mulch, but on the right is a small pathway between trees going toward the river. Once over this short rise, the path opens up again. This section is more 'natural', no mulch. The entire trail runs parallel to the river. Further along the trail you come to a police training facility. Here the path splits. To the right it continues to follow the river for a short distance before heading up a steep incline where it ends. The left branch runs close to the building and is covered in a similar scree material as the beginning. These two paths come out within feet of each other on the opposite side of the field. IMO, this trail is not accessible to strollers or wheelchairs of any type. The beginning and end are too steep, the mulched area uneven and the later section unpaved with roots in places. Even though the mulched pathway was wet in many places, and I almost tripped a couple of times on debris, I actually enjoyed this walk. The sound of the river is very nice and the trees along the river provide shade and plenty of habitat for wild life. It's a short walk and made a very nice change of pace from the bike path nearby. A nice natural get-away in an urban environment.

Soccer baseball and a…read more river River Point Park is one of those park that looks a bit rough around the edges. Hard to explain exactly why but even though they are trees and everything is pretty clean this is one of those parks that just isn't very attractive. I suspect that are the right time of day or year the park is very well used. Some very well maintained soccer and baseball fields are scattered about as well as basketball courts, a small skateboard park and a gazebo picnic area. Certainly lots to do and it even though not many people were around when I went, It looks like this park is a place that people utilize. There even is a riverwalk on the side of the park with a nice entrance and memorial. The walk does indeed go down to a river but seems very rough and overgrown. The river itself isn't exactly breath taking and I suspect many of the large mills and factories in the area spent many years dumping all kinds of nasty stuff in the water. I'm not sure how far or where the riverwalk goes because it got to infested with thorns and prickers and tall grass. Kind of gives the impression that it isn't somewhere I would want to be a night. This is one of those strange parks that doesn't grab your eye and don't expect something beautiful or aesthetically pleasing. This is a very practical, useful and fun park that is much cooler than it first looks.

Point Street Park is a place that I frequent on walks and runs for a multitude of reasons. One,…read moreit's nearby the water, so the breeze always gives me a reprieve from the heat. Two, because there's not a ton of foot traffic in the area. It's such in a very convenient and lowkey area. It's very close to the pedestrian bridge, but it doesn't get too crowded in that area. Even when there are festivals and events going on. I also appreciate how there's a healthy amount of seating in the area for those who want to lounge.

This park is located on the west side of the Providence River and opened on July 2023. The walkway…read moreis used for walking, jogging, and fishing; it even has a boat ramp. The views of the cityscape were lovely; Point Street Bridge, the Michael S. Van Leesten Bridge, downtown, the 3-iconic smoke stacks, and College Hill. We were exploring the area and it was very walkable and pedestrian friendly. The new steel and wood bridge connects it with the 195 District Park and the Providence Pedestrian Bridge aka Michael S. Van Leesten bridge. There were benches throughout. It's close to restaurants, bars, and cafes. Definitely a great place to take a stroll!

Perrotti Park is close to the Newport Marriott, where I was staying for a conference. It's a small…read morepark by the water/harbor where you can go for nice walks and look at all the boats. A very New England-y experience for free!

This is such a lovely park, and always a stop when my family and I go to Newport. You can take a…read morewalk around the harbor or just relax on the benches and watch the water and boats of the nearby harbors. Great for photos too! Although some mention it is small, it feels spacious and big compared to the congested tiny Newport city center streets. Indeed, this park is a quiet and a welcome break from the crowds. Always nice to stroll around here during the daytime or evening.

Great park for the wee ones. Pickleball, basketball, tennis courts. Multiple fields, walking areas,…read moreand a playground. Multiple parking areas spread out throughout the area. A great asset for NK residents, wish they had a park this nice and spacious in e.g..

Bikes balls and…read moreyaks Wilson Park is a great 75 acre park that has soccer fields, tennis courts, baseball diamonds, jogging trails, a bike path and even a boat launch ramp. Everything is in great condition and extremely well maintained and the facilities are well used in the warm weather. Nice areas to have a picnic, walk a dog or take a stroll by the water. The boat launch tends to get crowded int he summer but there is a separate little areas just for canoes and kayaks so they don't have to wait for the larger craft. A very thoughtful touch indeed. A great park for just about anything you can think of. Whether you want to kick, swing, bounce, peddle, cast or paddle you will find this park to just about the perfect place.

Huge fan of this bike/walking path. I typically park at the YMCA and do outdoor cardio here as a…read morewarmup. However, there are several places to park along this path that meanders betwixt Kennedy Drive and the Quinebaug River. There are so many positives! Along this path is a dog park, a bike fix-it station, a seasonal farmers market, fishing spots, kayak drop locations, and places to bebop over and eat. It is rarely crowded, and well kept. If that weren't enough they have picnic areas, quasi clean portapotties, story time stations changed seasonally, and some kid play areas. They thought of it all! Come take a stroll and take a nature bath!

Basically, the trail/pavement is pretty small with not much there to do, and then there was the…read morefire department/ambulance with their loud sirens, along with Auto's traffic, I guess the only thing good I could say about it is it's outside so if you want to just get outside, it's a good place to go, get off your phone people lol

Passing through and needed a quick break to relax and stretch. Cat Hollow Park is definitely worth…read morethe stop. Parking available on both sides of the park and a quick walk down paved roadway to access both sets of falls. Plenty if benches along the way to just sit and relax, read a book, listen to the birds or enjoy a quick snack! Highly recommend checking it out l, just off the road and within 5 mins of town. Refreshed and now time to get back on the road!

This is beautiful well kept park off the busy roads. The windmill is beautiful and it's a great…read morearea for picture taking . I walked my dog there today and it was very peaceful. There's a lovely gazebo located at the beginning of the park you can hang out and have lunch. There are benches along the path to chill on. The landscaping is always maintained beautifully . I met with a woman I went to high school with which was pretty nice while walking around the park. Your dog should be leashed at all times. There is bags to clean up after your pup. I noticed one trash can at the beginning of the path so just take note. Very peaceful. Beautiful for photography ! Enjoy!!

A park with a…read morewindmill Wind turbines are popping up all over Rhode Island. A nice and efficient way of taking advantage of the constant wind coming off of Narragansett Bay. Even though the technology has greatly improved over the years and centuries, the idea is hardly new. Wind power has been used in New England for a long time and was frequently used to power the old grist mills. A few of the old windmills managed to survive and Paradise Park has one of the finest examples still around. The mill was built back in 1810 and was used to grind corn and is a great example of a smock mill that has numerous sloped sides. It originally had four vanes but was increased to eight over the years to improve efficiency. The mill stood a bit further north in Portsmouth but was restored and moved to Paradise Park in 1990. The mill is open one day a year in Sept but can be seen all year long in the park. The rest of Paradise Park is pleasant, with a few short hiking trails and benches and places to sit and relax. Some concerts are held here in the summer and the historical society is right next door. There are a lot of parks in Rhode Island and quite a few windmills but this is the only windmill in a park that I know of. A lovely place to see a part of the past that is quickly becoming the vision of the future.

Great spot to take in some stunning views. Plenty of parking especially during the off season…read more Playground, plenty of space to play a ball game, and a great place to walk your pup.

One of my favorite hidden Newport spots. You get an absolutely break-taking view of the bridge, and…read moreit's usually a spot frequented by locals walking their dog or enjoying a picnic. Newport during tourist season is not my thing, so this park is usually my go to escape if I want to head to Newport, but skip the crowds.