Playgrounds
Providence & North
Branch River Park and Playground
Glendale. Playground for all ages, soft-ball fields, 2 tennis courts, 2 basketball courts, soccer fields, practice fields.
Cabral Memorial Park
Wickendon St., Providence
Handicapped accessible - picnic tables, basketball courts, baseball fields, playground, water play fountains.
Columbia Park
Vermont Ave., Providence Handicapped accessible - picnic tables, basketball, walking track, playground.
Deerfield Park
100 Lisa Ann Circle, Greenville.
Basketball courts, grills, walking paths, football fields, tennis courts.
Encompass Park - New!
7 June Street, N. Providence
This new playground is fully enclosed, rubber flooring, wheelchair accessible equipment, a we-go-swing where both a wheelchair user and their friends can swing together, a we-go-round on which wheelchairs can propel themselves, sway-fun which is a big boat and a ton of accessories built to accommodate all. There’s a hand sanitizer station and Encompass Library, which offers free books.
Fargnoli Park Playground
Smith St., Providence.
Two great playgrounds, one for older kids, and one for the little guys. Plus basketball courts, a baseball field, T-ball field and picnic area (concessions).
Glocester Memorial Park
Adelaide Rd., Chepachet. Handicapped accessible - new playground, basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis courts.
Heritage Park
Chestnut Oak Rd., Chepachet. Cross country skiing, miles of walking paths.
India Point Park
India Ct., Providence
Handicapped accessible - waterfront park, picnic tables, in-line skating, sledding, bike paths, and community boating.
Johnston Memorial Park and Playground
Hartford Ave., Johnston. The fence surrounding this playground makes it easier to keep track of the little ones. A walking track circles a lake.
Roger Williams Park
Elmwood Ave., Providence
Handicapped accessible - picnic tables, in-line skating, cross-country skiing, sledding, baseball fields, hiking, tennis courts, zoo, pony rides, “flying horses” carousel, mini-golf, kiddy go-boats, the Dalrymple Boathouse where you can rent paddle boats and mini speed boats, outdoor concerts, and festivals throughout the summer.
Spring Lake Beach Recreational Facility ............... 568-9474
50 Old Hillside Dr., Glendale. Fresh water swimming, volleyball, picnic tables, boat rentals, concessions.
Slater Memorial Park ............... 728-0500, x251/252
Pawtucket. Full rec. facilities.
World War II Memorial State Park ............... 766-7321
Social Street, Woonsocket
Playground, shuffleboard court, recreational activities.
East Bay
Bristol Playground - Town Commons
Corner of State and Wood Streets, Bristol. Large wood playground, basketball, tennis.
Bristol Town Beach
Colt State Park, off Rt. 114, Bristol.
Beach, playground, facilities, baseball, softball and soccer fields, tennis and basketball courts. Also, check out the cool skate park!
Burr’s Hill Park
South Water St., Warren. (next to Bay Queen). Playground equipment, tennis, basketball, baseball, town beach.
Eldred John Recreation Area
East Shore Rd., Jamestown.
Picnic tables, crosscountry skiing, hiking paths, soccer field.
Hugh Cole Playground
Asylum Rd. (off Child St./Rt. 103),
Warren. Large playground, ball fields, basketball, picnic tables and cookout area, nature trail,
pavilion available with permission (Warren Rec. Dept. 245-4569).
Jamestown Community Playground
26 North Main St., Jamestown
Handicapped accessible - playground (made entirely from recycled materials) for preK and up with special features such as Clatter bridge, SS Jamestown boat, and Sea Monster, picnic tables.
Tiverton Town Recreation Area
Main Road, South Tiverton
Handicapped accessible - sandy playground for all ages, tennis, baseball fields, soccer fields.
West Bay & South County
Abbie Perry Park ............... 789-9301
Sandturn Rd., S. Kingstown
Playground, basketball.
Brousseau Park ............... 789-9301
Succotash Rd., South Kingstown. Playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, tennis.
Central Coventry Park
Provident Place, Coventry
Picnic tables, outdoor grills, basketball courts, baseball fields, hiking paths,tennis courts, softball fields, rec. center.
Coventry Greenway and Crosstown Bike Path
Handicapped accessible - picnic tables, in-line skating, cross country skiing, hiking paths, horseback riding, bike paths.
Frenchtown Park and Recreation Facility
1127 Frenchtown Rd., E. Greenwich Tot size playground, small fishing pond, hiking paths, nature park, tennis courts, basketball courts.
Foster Memorial Park
Station St., Coventry. Handicapped accessible - picnic, hiking paths, baseball fields, playground, volleyball, soccer, concession, restrooms.
Hanaford School
LeBaron Dr., E. Greenwich
Handicapped accessible - large playground with Kids Kastle.
Herbert F. Payne Memorial Pk.
1277 Main St., Coventry
Handicapped accessible. Picnic tables, basketball courts, baseball fields, in-line skating, tennis courts, softball fields, playground, recreation center, concessions.
Hunter’s Crossing Recreation Area.
Hunter’s Crossing Dr., Coventry.
Picnic tables, grills, basketball courts, baseball fields, tennis.
Merrill S. Whipple
Conservation/Park Area
Rt.117, Coventry. Cross-country
skiing, hiking paths, canoe launch.
Ryan Park
Oakhill Rd., N. Kingstown.
Picnic tables, basketball courts, baseball fields, cross-country skiing, hiking paths, bike paths, horseback riding.
South Kingstown Town Beach ............... 789-9331
Matunuck Beach Rd., S. Kingstown.
Picnic area, playground, restrooms, swimming, volleyball, walking paths, handicap accessible.
W. Kingstown Park ............... 789-9331... 782-1170
Rt. 138, W. Kingstown
12 acres with basketball, picnic area, playground, restrooms, softball, tennis, volleyball, walking paths.
Wilson Park
West Main St., N. Kingstown (on way to Wickford Village).
Handicapped accessible - picnic grounds, outdoor grills, basketball courts, baseball fields, hiking paths, tennis courts, soccer fields, sandy playground, and tot lot for toddlers.