Not normally in this neck of the woods so wanted to check out Rocky Point. It is a great park for walking, enjoying picnic by the water, using field area, or fishing from the wharf! There are trash cans and a toilet to use on site and there is handicap parking right next to walkway and water for easy access if needed. Nice bit of history to read about on the installed placards in the park. Nice area to enjoy! read more

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Several years ago, this beautiful waterfront property was an amusement park. After the amusement park closed, Rocky Point was abandoned for several years until the state of RI purchased it and reopened the property as a state park. You can still see the remnants of some of the rides, and there are informative signs throughout displaying the history of the property. I love the walking paths here, and I especially love poking around the shoreline at all of the little beach areas (some which are only accessible at low tide) and looking for shells and seaglass. Several of the walking paths are paved and are wheel chair accessible, and others a just a little more rugged with some climbing over rocks to get down to the shoreline. I also love the large fishing pier and this weekend my daughter and I relaxed on one of the benches out at the end of the pier and just enjoyed the sunshine. Rocky Point is an awesome place to spend time outdoors. read more

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What a unique spot. Even though I've been in RI for 5 years now, I somehow have never been here! This place has such a unique history being old amusement park grounds, that it had me and my partner googling facts about it the whole ride home. It was a very windy day so we didn't spend too much time here but we walked to the pier and enjoyed the views! Would recommend if you're an enjoyer of natural and cool, odd, history. read more

Rocky Point State Park - Parks Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Rock Point State Park is a 120 acre park located along the Narragansett Bay. It opened in 2014 but it had a very long history before that. From the 1840s to 1990s, it was an amusement park; I even remember going there as a little kid. They had rides such as rollercoasters and a ferris wheel to a saltwater pool. Due to financial issues, it sadly closed in the 90s. There are some structures from that era that remains, like the arch and skyliner. We enjoyed the 1.6 mile loop walking path path; it's paved and you can also ride bikes and skate. There is a beautiful fishing pier, boat ramp, and it is even dog friendly. There are also plenty of parking. My family and I enjoyed walking and reading the educational signs. There were plenty of benches and picnic tables to rest at too. Overall, a beautiful park that is also very nostalgic to me. read more

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My whale watching cruise got cancelled so I needed something to do. And I decided to check out Rocky Point State Park. I was never able to get to the actual Rocky Point Park when it was operational, so this place has less sentimentality for me than most others, nonetheless it's still an enjoyable experience. An approximately 1-mile path wraps around the park, running along the waterfront in parts. There are signs up where rides where, and even some remitments of the rides. On a day like this it was perfect as the breeze off the water kept you cool with the high humidity. Plenty of parking and a an overall great place for a walk/jog. read more

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What a beautiful park with many trails and beautiful views. Take a walk out onto the pier and enjoy the water view. read more

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Rocky Point feels like home to the heart. The wide open sky, gentle shoreline, and quiet walking paths create a peaceful, natural space where families can simply be themselves. I've photographed many sessions here, including the one in these images -- where a family sat together by the water, talking, laughing, letting their little one explore. Nothing posed. Nothing forced. Just honest connection in a beautiful place. If you're looking for simple magic, Rocky Point is a wonderful choice. read more

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Rocky Point is one of my go-to places to hunt for sea glass. The parking lot is vast and has clean portable restrooms. It's an easy walking path to the pier, and they have handicap accessible parking spaces closer to their pier if needed. This park is also pet friendly! read more

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Gave 3 stars. The park itself is a solid 5 for view, space, and parking. However, the condition of the port-o-johns were disgusting. NoTP, filled to rim with trash and waste. Half fast mowing of grass areas. All over grown around trees along the walkway to the beach, so high we couldn't set up chairs under the shade. We weren't the only people to comment on how crappy it looked. read more

Rocky Point State Park - Overgrown public area - Parks Near Me - Warwick, Rhode Island

Gone are the days when you could ride the Music Express or sneak a kiss in the Haunted House at Rocky Point Park. Fun memories. Summer excursions at this location go back to the mid 1800's While I am not old enough to remember those days, I do have memories as a small child swimming in the saltwater pool and dining on clam cakes and chowder in their dining hall. Long past, the amusement park has closed, the rides sold off and thanks to the many people who worked to preserve this site for the public, instead of allowing it to be turned into condos, this site is now a wonderful large park that we can all still enjoy. No fee to enter, there is a large parking lot, with a strip of paved parking along the edge of an open field, and the remainder unpaved. Several paved handicapped parking spots are near the water; drive through the main parking area, and down a short drive to access these spots. Walking paths are paved; good for a stroller or wheelchair. There are a couple of porta-johns in the main parking area during the summer months, and a handicapped accessible, open pit latrine, year round. You'll want your own hand sanitizer or wipes when using these facilities. Where the rides once stood, are now open fields, great for kite flying, or a friendly game of soccer. Where the cottages once stood is a shady, wooded space nice for a summer picnic or reading that summer book. Old Rocky Road, that once served the cottages, is now used as a pedestrian pathway from the neighborhood along the main road. A roadway slowly being overtaken by nature. Being a history buff, I appreciate the signs posted around the park describing what once was located at each site, such as the now filled in salt water pool, with photos of how it once was. Park organizers have also preserved some of the more permanent items that once donned the amusement park like the 'sky ride' pillars and the Arch. There is a small beach here with that rough, pebbly RI sand (state beaches further south have nice soft sand trucked in) and just wide enough to lay out a towel to sun bathe, or bring a folding chair to enjoy the breezes. If you don't mind the rough sand on your feet, the shoreline is long enough for a walk on the beach. The fishing pier was recently rebuilt and includes a section of railing that is lower to accommodate children, or wheelchair fishing. This is the only pier in RI that offers deep sea fishing. Not being a fisherwoman, I cannot attest to this, but that is what the sign says :D There is a space at the end of the pier for scaling and gutting your catch (not low enough for wheelchairs) so it can get a bit smelly here on a hot summers day; even with the seagulls 'cleaning up' the area. There are a few benches to sit and enjoy the views and breezes, some in the open sun, others in the shaded area, at the end of the pier. Close to the city, this makes a quick get away from the bustle and noise of modern living (with the exception of the boom box others may be enjoying on their day off). Sea breezes, the sound of water lapping at the shore, sunshine, a stroll in nature. Rocky Point is a nice location to walk, sit on a bench overlooking the water, or spread out a picnic blanket and take a nap by the seaside . read more

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Rocky Point Park is 120 acres making for a huge passive park by the water. There are no playgrounds or drinking water but they did have some portable toilets in the parking area and a large picnic shelter. Several trails go along the water and through the open grass fields that used to be where an amusement park had set up rides and equipment. Some of the trails are quite smooth and handicapped accessible. Some of them are not. As with any hike, always bring a friend as there are minimal facilities or patrols. Around the park are a number of captions and signs showing the history of the park. Quite cool and very interesting. Despite the cold, wind and light rain, I had a nice walk. [Review 15286 overall, 788 of 2021, number 48 in Rhode Island.] read more

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Sooo pretty! Definitely a bit of a walk to the water, but that's ok. Nice beach with shells and large pebbles my dog enjoyed running around on. Pretty view. Some rocks to climb and sit on. read more

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I just recently started visiting this park again after a nearly 30 year hiatus. I am thrilled that this park is fully open to the public. It has a newly paved walking path, a pier with a covering, a small beach that is accessible by foot, and they've kept up some of the historical pieces from the amusement park with plaques that provide visitors some of the parks history over the past 100 years. read more

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Always a fun place to take a walk-so nostalgic. The past couple time its been super clean. A RI landmark! read more

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this park would normally get a five. but today they get a three. i was walking in the park doing a little ghost hunting. i nearly became a ghost myself. i was nearly hit by two electric bikes. . i didnt hear them. they came right up behind me. they were probably going 35 m.p.h. they should not allow electric bikes in the park. these bikes didnt have horns, so they could warn people. i have trouble walking. read more

Five stars for what it was and for what it might become again Make no mistake about it, Rocky Point is a ghost town. Nothing but seagulls, wind and ocean spray. But it wasn't always this way. At one time Rocky Point was the most popular attraction in Rhode Island and one of the most popular amusement parks on the east coast. Thousands of people from all over, including kings and presidents came here. Some of the most innovative and creative Ferris wheels, roller coasters and other rides were in operation and scores of little cottages were built to house the visitors. These cottages had to be booked months in advance. Special train tracks were constructed to get the hordes to the park and a special steam boat dock was built. Large restaurants, bathhouses and other amenities appeared. The original park opened in 1847 and became an immediate success. The beautiful location right on Narragansett Bay appealed to masses from far away. Then came the monstrous hurricane of 1938 that brought a 16 feet storm surge up the Bay and destroyed much of the park. No problem, they had the money and rebuilt better than ever. World War Two slowed attendance but the park survived. In 1954 hurricane Carol arrived with almost as much fury and anger as the 1938 storm but once again the park rebuilt. In the 1960's and 70's the park was more popular than ever. More cottages were built, new rides were developed and improbable numbers of people passed through here. But the winds of change were starting to stir. By the late 1980's things started slowing down. The park that survived world wars and monstrous storms could not survive the economy and capricious behavior of people. Huge, anachronistic parks like this fell out of favor and people began seeking other forms of entertainment. Rocky Point finally closed it's doors for good in 1997 and time, weather and the mindless jackal vandals took over. The debate now was what to do with this prime, waterfront property. Of course grandiloquent plans for opulent condos were tossed around as well as ideas for preposterous and polluting industrial plants. However the town of Warwick, in almost an unfathomable display of perspicacity and reason, decided to buy up almost 50 acres on the water for a public park and is presently attempting to find the funds to purchase the rest of the land. Perhaps one day soon Rocky Point will once again open it's rusty gates to admit people to experience the wind, salt and sea. read more

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Five stars for all the memories... which we will never have back. It's been a hard process to let go for many Rhode Island families who spent so many summers at this beloved park. I'm saddened that it's taken so long to utilize this property. The walking path is very nice with lovely oceanfront views -- a beautiful place to escape the city and enjoy some fresh air. I'm hoping that soon the rest of the closed off space will become a public park. read more

I love the posts.... the nostalgia. My aunts would drive here for clam chowder and crab cakes after dumping my brother and I off to enjoy the the roller coasters and the "Flume". There is a fantastic film that was made about the history of the park. Check it out, it's called: "You Must Be This Tall: The Story of Rocky Point Park" read more

Old defunct amusement park, now a shoreline park. Developers wanted to build condos, but the city stepped in and acquired the land to make it a public park. Power to the people! read more

Rocky Point brings back so many memories of when I was younger. Getting all excited and getting up early to spend the day there with my family. I can still remember the yelling and screaming of the people riding the "Floom" (not sure of spelling). I miss the park and would have loved to share the joy with my children. read more

Unfortunately I was never able to go to Rocky Point because it shut down before I was born... but my mom took my sister and I here to reminisce about her childhood and it was pretty to walk around where the park used to be. It's a really pretty spot by the water and looks like a good place to go for picnic. read more

I'm not going to dwell on the old amusement park here and yes I did visit it a few times in my life and it was great. However this park is absolutely gorgeous you can do picnics in the park with incredible views, plenty of space and you can even get a short Woodland hike and if you wanted too. We've seen people hammocking in the spark flying rockets in this park flying kites in this park playing field games with kids in this park. Great place to go fishing or viewing wildlife plenty of sea birds deer turkeys and rabbits everywhere. It is also one of the best spots on the bay to catch this sunrise. read more

If you want a place to be alone and just think of personal stuff or a place where u can spend time with your love one in a semi private place, rocky point is one if the places I can recommend. It's a nice place to walk coz the breeze and the smell of the seaweed!! Yum yum! Also, I discovered a place where there's a really big rock. You can sit in there and watch the bay all you want. There are trees behind the rock and it feels so good to hear the trees producing sweet sounds coz of the wind. It's kinda creepy though to pass through the abandoned buildings but it's fine, you'll get over it. The bay is nice along the rocky point. Great for walks and jogging.. Also, biking! read more

sad to see those pictures, i worked there as a teen and was one of the best summers of my life.

There is plenty of bay access in Warwick and with better views. Why go to this rat hole of open space other than to try to go back in time to days once was? If that is your reason then you will be disappointed. There is no dock to fish from, amusement park to enjoy or place to eat. And beware that parking is about a 3/4 of a mile from the water in an isolated area that lends your car to be unsafe. read more

It's great to still have a small part of what we Rhode Islanders had growing up. Rocky Point was always on every kids list to go to each summer. The food was amazing back then and is still today. Clam cakes and chowda. I will admit I had the best seafood chowder from there tonight. My compliments to the chef, he got me to write this review. Rocky Point wasn't just all about the rides and food, it was about families spending quality together time which made the memories we all treasure today! read more

when this place gets fixed its going to be amazing.Its gorgeous now. i am not sure how this was called a rat hole it was abandoned for years. as far as your car don't know a park where someone is watching your car. this place is full of memories and is going to make a great park when finished read more