Rhode Island

Burrillville Spring Lake Beach

This is one of the nicest town beaches we’ve been to.  They have a water slide, diving platform, large swimming areas, sand beach, shaded patio, a penny arcade and concessions.  It was crowded during our visit, but we were here on a holiday.  Dogs are not allowed, which is why we don’t have that many […]

Lincoln Woods State Park, Olney Pond

This is a large park with multiple activities to explore, including kayak rentals, playing fields, and fishing.  There is a jogging/walking trail going around the whole lake, which is a great feature. The main beach has a large swimming area and sand shore, and the water is very warm.  People do swim at other points […]

Governor John Notte Memorial Park, Wenscott Reservoir

This is a scenic little park, with some thoughtful landscaping.  There is an arched wooden bridge overlooking lily pads and water spouts, and swans resting in the shade.  The swimming area is large, with a sand beach and tannic water. There are tennis courts and a playground are available, and the facilities are well maintained. […]

Goddard Memorial State Park

This is the fanciest state park that we have seen, and it feels more like an estate or resort.  They have a golf course, an equestrian center with rentals, and lovely facilities.  There is a large sand beach with multiple lifeguards, and pretty views. http://www.riparks.com/Locations/LocationGoddard.html  

Georgiaville Pond

This park is a little confusing, because they have lovely landscaping and facilities, but it seems a little abandoned.  There are conflicting signs saying that the park is closed when lifeguards aren’t present, but also that if no lifeguard is present then it is “swim at your own risk.”  We were here on a weekend, […]

Briar Point Beach, Tiogue Lake

This is a town park with a sand beach and a small swimming area.  There are picnic sites available, and some are by the water. Dogs are allowed, but not on beach.