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.

The Bristol town beach has a lot going for it - friendly staff, tennis courts, basketball courts,…read moreplaygrounds, picnic space and of course a beach. The beach is New England rocky but clean. The water is New England rocky and murky but also very calm. Rocky beaches are meh but kids had fun. There's also a nice snack shop that has ice cream and sandwiches. The issue: it's a $30 dollar per car charge. I'm not against paying for access but the facilities are public so it's strange they'd charge that amount. Residents pay a lot less - like 10. That said there is a life guard , the beach was clean and there is staff to pay.

Very nice place to walk around. I spent about two hours here enjoying the grounds and the waters…read moreview. I even tried Del's Lemonade for the first time. Loved it!

So we stopped by midday on a Thursday! (Mid March) and unfortunately the beach was completely…read moreclosed! Gated & no access. Disappointed :( it had good reviews and I didn't see any note about it being seasonal-only. Beach is located right next to. Large beautiful golf course & we were impressed driving up to the gates. Will try to stop back by when the season is right!

I've always loved it here and love it even more now that it's card access for RISD students and…read moreemployees.

This is a semi private beach for the town of Swansea, MA. It is very clean and maintained so swell!…read moreDesignated for families and children. The water is so clean and you do smell the fresh Atlantic Ocean here. In the summer and anytime it is nice to stop by to clear the mind especially if not a lot of people are around.

Sea breeze in the late afternoon was much needed relief from the sun bearing down…read more Parking lot is tiny. Has a beach that is very spacious and offers play set for children. Best advice I followed - use the grounds facility instead of portable toilets.

Music and mounds…read more Burr's Hill Park is a seven and a half acre park that sits right across from the town beach. A very pleasant place with nice views of the water but this park also holds a bit of a mystery. The park has baseball fields, basketball and tennis courts, and a bandshell where a summer concert series is held. Other events and gatherings are also frequently conducted at the park. It's also right next to the East Bay Bike Path so it's a convenient place to use the bathrooms or get some water while biking by. One of the things that first struck me when viewing the park are the strange mounds that rise up on the perimeter of the park. If you look closely it becomes obvious that these are not natural but created by people a long time ago. These enigmatic mounds are actually the remains of a Revolutionary Fort that was built here centuries ago and long forgotten. No signs or historical plaques are around to mark the site but it's still pretty cool. I couldn't find any signs of recent archaeological activity nor any reference to any digs that have been conducted in the park so who knows what treasures lurk below the surface. Burr's Hill is a nice place that serves many of the recreational and artistic needs of the people of Warren. Interesting to realize that several centuries ago the value and function of the park served a far more martial and less pleasant purpose.

Beautiful place to spend an hour or two on a warm day or evening. Sabin Point Park is an ideal spot…read morefor watching the sun set. It's usually pretty quiet, and I have always felt safe there. There is an abundance of seashells along the water line, and it is very easy to get down on the beach to collect them. There's also a playground for kids, basketball courts, picnic tables, a walking path, and plenty of parking. Definitely worth a stop when in the Riverside section of East Providence.

This park is beautiful to watch the sunset & has an abundance of sea glass scattered throughout all…read moreof the shells. There is a cute playground for kids and a small walking path; however there is always alot of goose poop on the walking path, my reasoning for 4 stars instead of 5.

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.

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!

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

Not normally in this neck of the woods so wanted to check out Rocky Point. It is a great park for…read morewalking, 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!

Several years ago, this beautiful waterfront property was an amusement park. After the amusement…read morepark 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.