It's a relatively short set of trail loops but so meticulously maintained and planned that it's a…read moresheer joy to stroll along and admire the foliage, water features, and historical remnants. The trails meander among the environs of a former cotton mill and you'll come across the mill's foundation itself, the overseer's house, the spring house, and what tickled my fancy most, a cold cellar built into a ridge. (Seen from the street side, you'll never know that there was a man-made structure within it!) The springs and pond are simply captivating - a great place to visit in any season. The trailhead is in the midst of a quiet residential neighborhood - I hope they enjoy this gem daily and aren't jaded by it. Charming!

I was hiking in the area and came upon Biscuit City Preserve. At approximately 3/4 of a mile, I…read moremade a quick detour into its trails and I am so glad I did. The Preserve has a fishing pond, park benches, wood bridges, natural spring, historic ruins, and a variety of plants and animals. So much packed into its 11-acres of land. The pond itself is handicap accessible as it has crushed stone along its borders. Fishing at this site appears to be restricted to children under age 14. Ruins from a historic mill are a stone's throw from the pond. The foundation from the mill has beautifully constructed rock wall faces on a couple sides still. There is a water wheel pit and cellar holes in the area also. The water that powered the mill's activities still flows (first a gristmill, then cotton, then carriage and wagon manufacturing, back to gristmill, and lastly housing before a flood the fire fully destroyed it in the 1880s-1890s). Though there is a natural spring source on the property, it is protected by a spring house which is locked and boarded up. The trails are easy to follow and are well-maintained. A beautiful location acquired by the South Kingstown Land Trust.

For mothers and…read morechildren Storer Park is a little Newport park located right on the waterfront. Not a large park but one with very large views. You can see the huge Newport Bridge looming in the distance as well as Goat Island and several lighthouses. The park was donated by the very wealthy Storer family with the stipulation that it was to be used by mothers and children. Today it is of course used even by people that aren't mothers or children but perhaps in Newport's skanky and blusterous past it was important to have a park where the sailors, tarts, drunks, strumpets, bums, lightskirts, hooligans, floozies, ruffians, dipsomaniacs, pirates and bacchanalian carousers weren't allowed. Not a lot of room for hiking but you can walk through the park and continue south along the water front or north along Washington Street and the great historic houses. The park itself is frequently used by fisherman and people sitting on the benches eating lunch. It does have a basketball court but it you want to use it you better bring a broom because the seagulls love to use the court to drop and break open shells. Just a little park but a nice place to hang out for a while and take in the views of the sailboats, birds, lighthouses and a very picturesque bridge. I've never seen a floozy, ne'er-do-well or pirate here but fortunately you no longer have to be a mother or child to use the park.

although a nice spot -- i wouldnt call this a good spot to nothing more than take photos--it at the…read morebegining of the Goat Island causeway and a popular spot for locals to fish..and play basketball,right across from the Newport Ship Yard

A great little park, for walking away from the streets of Newport and for lounging in the shade…read more There's also the famous Touro Tower, that aliens supposedly built. Either way, its a quiet little area in Newport that is a nice little escape.

To have a public, green space as beautiful as this in the midst of the increasingly exclusive &…read moredivided Newport is such a joy. Not to mention the history! The Old Stone Mill is very neat. There are benches, many trees to enjoy the shade underneath, & criss-crossing pathways all across the park. Channing Memorial Church, another beautiful structure, faces the park on the south side. Touro Park is within easy walking distance of the main Newport drag. For those seeking a bit of respite from the madness, it's the perfect getaway.

This is one of those unsung RI landmarks. Way back when, there was brief talk of the new Patriots…read morestadium being built here. But alas, it's remained just a place to sled in the winter and walk around during the rest of the year. Really, not formal parking, just a handful of spots in a couple of openings. But it's a nice little getaway nonetheless.

I did not know the State of Rhode Island has it's very own Desert! Seriously, we have lived here…read morefor over a decade and I am just now finding this out? I have tried to locate exactly who is responsible for this land, checking with both the town West Greenwich town website, and the State of Rhode Island website, neither of which identifies itself as the care taker so I am unable to provide a web address for more information. That said, this place just wowed me. We lived in the actual desert at one time (AZ) and this spot is more like the dunes in SoCal than the high desert of Tucson. It's a bunch of sandy dunes undulating under the blue sky. Surrounded by woodlands, it's hidden from the road. A quick look up on the satellite map shows this is a spot for winter sledding. Sorry I missed that as a kid. First off, there are two locations: one is located on the north side of Division Street nestled between Division and Rt 95. The other is on the south side of Division Street, listed as the West Greenwich Sand Dunes. While exploring this area one bight autumn day, we came across a group of military personnel, practicing their 'jumping out of helicopter' skills. That was a very good time and there were quite a few people who brought their lawn chairs to enjoy the show, camera's in hand. We wandered around as best we could, trying to stay out of the way of the jumpers (they had targets on the ground they were supposed to land near, so this was pretty easy to do) and have returned again and again to explore more of this area and the surrounding Big River Management area woodlands. I'm sure this desert is part of said Big River Mgmt area of which you can easily find hiking information on line. The general area is popular with hikers, walkers, bikers and runners. Seriously, if you are a fan of the desert, are new to RI, or just never knew there was such a thing in this state, you have got to stop by some fine day and take a walk around. It's like being at the beach, minus the water.

Wide walking path to easily enjoy a stroll. Main walking path does not offer a lot of shade for a…read morehot and sunny day. Just stopped in quick for a little bit of troll hunting and Iver looks great!!

Ryan Park is a good place to go for a walk and it is fun to find the troll. I will note that the…read moretroll is not near the main entrance and athletic fields (closer to another entrance).

Great little park/trail by the waterfront. Small parking lot in the beginning and even a small…read moreplayground by the parking lot. There is a small trail to the water where there is a seawall/rock wall you can also walk on. I'm a bit clumsy so I didn't walk the entire wall in either direction, but the site offers some nice views and a nice breeze off the water. It also seems to be a hot spot for people to be fishing and/or clamming(?) as there where multiple people there with buckets and fishing poles as well.

This park is so clean spacious and relaxing. You can do things from taking casual walks to picnics…read moreof family. A must come to place if you ever around.

Great walking trails with a nice breeze. Nice benches to take in the view or have a picnic. Pier…read moreis great for throwing a few casts!

This walking path is located within the Rocky Point State Park. It's a 1.6 mile loop paved path…read more Many people, walk, walk their dogs, skate, and ride bikes on it. There are benches along the way to rest at. I really enjoyed the beautiful views of the Narragansett Bay. There are some educational signs along the way, remnants of the old amusement park, and a fishing pier. There was ample parking when we went. There are paths to the water; I like the cute little hidden beach off the path. Overall, a great spot to take a walk and get some steps in!

One of the best trails I've been on. Most of the trail has wooden planks, and the rest of it…read moreyou're usually hugging a gate to the military base. The path from the parking lot takes you right to the waterfront, and you can continue on following the path along the gate (although I didn't go all the way around). Paths are clear and easy to follow to. As a side note, be wary of GPS. Mine wanted to take me into the military base, but the entrance road to the parking lot is next to the road to the military base; the last thing you want is the military coming after you. But the signs are clearly marked, so as long as you pay attention to the road and signs and not the GPS you should be fine.

Tucked away with a small parking lot that may fill on busy days. It is a short hike, but the views…read moreare great once you reach the coastline. Went after few days of rain with no concern for muddy areas as the boardwalks keep you out of the wet areas. Good short hike for rocky coastal view and didn't see anyone else during the whole hike!