Audubon Society of R.I. Environmental Education Center www.asrieec.org
Bristol, RI
Great little place for kids to see birds, fish, and a replica of a whale, among many other things. It is easily accessed by the East Bay bike path.
Bird Park www.thetrustees.org/pages/329_bird_park.cfm
Walpole
Stroller friendly walking trails. Also has a big field for kids/pets to run. There is a playground with lots of toys for the little ones. One tennis court is now a toddlers dream with many ride-on toys. Both the playground and tennis courts are fenced in.
Blackstone River Bikeway www.blackstoneriverbikeway.com
This bikeway will eventually span from Providence to Worcester. Currently, 8 miles are completed in Lincoln and Cumberland and easily accessible from I295. See the website for details-beautiful place for walk or bike ride!
Blue Hills Reservation www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/metroboston/blue.htm
Milton
Playground, swimming, fishing, hiking, museum with live animals.
Boston Public Garden
Playgrounds, swan boat rides and so much more!
Boardman Street Playground
Norfolk
This playground has lots of fun equipment for the little ones to play on, and there’s a nice sandbox with a ton of communal toys. The playground is on Boardman Street, between Main Street and 115.
Borderland State Park www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/borderland/recreation.htm
Easton
Lots of stroller friendly trails to walk on. Some open fields for the kids to run. Great place for a picnic. Fishing and canoeing are allowed.
Diamond Hill State Park
Cumberland, RI (off Rt. 114)
A great place for discovering nature and getting some fresh air and exercise. Feel free to pack a picnic lunch but make sure to save room for dessert at the Ice Cream Machine! They even have Dinosaur Crunch ice cream along with some more traditional flavors.
Lake Pearl Park
Wrentham
When you’re tired of building sandcastles or swimming in the lake, this park has a playground, grass to run in, a concession stand & picnic tables and you can even rent a boat. Admission charged.
Lincoln Woods State Park www.riparks.com/lincoln.htm
Lincoln, RI (off 146)
Enjoy swimming and sand play at this fresh water beach, complete with walking trails and food stand.
Mason Field Playground
Located off of Elm Street in North Attleboro. Nicely shaded playground next to Parks and Rec. building.
New England Wildflower Society Garden in the Woods www.newfs.org
New England’s premier wildflower showcase featuring gardens, sculptures and various activities.
Plainville Playground/Park
A fenced-in playground with two big jungle gyms, and sandbox full of toys, and swings are sure to provide hours of fun. Directions: Take Route 1A to Plainville Center. The Park is behind Town Hall, and across from Cumberland Farms.
Roger Williams Park www.rogerwilliamsparkzoo.org/visit/ParkAttractions.cfm
Providence, RI
The Carousel Village has plenty of grassy knolls to spread out a picnic blanket, and features a playground for all age groups. Bring your camera if you want to take a picture with the larger-than life Mr. Potato Head at the entrance to the playground. It also features kiddie rides (train, dinosaur, and ponies) and a Victorian Carousel for all. If headed to this great Zoo, it is open 9 to 6 (last admission is at 5:30.) Parking and admission to the park grounds is free. Carousel and kiddie rides for small cost.
Slater Park www.pawtucketri.com
Pawtucket, RI (off Rt. 1A)
The park has full recreational facilities, including petting zoo, playground, tennis courts and snack bar & picnic sites. The Looff Carousel was built in 1894, installed in the park in 1910 and restored in 1978 (very fast carousel!).
Stony Brook Wildlife Sanctuary www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Stony_Brook
Norfolk
World War I Memorial Park
North Attleboro
Be sure to bring your carrots and apples because those are the only snacks you can share with the goats, deer, sheep, pigs and llamas! The park has wonderful playgrounds & gardens, picnic tables and plenty of trails for hiking, so you can stay as long as you’d like! Directions: From Rt. 1, turn onto Elmwood Street follow for ¾ of a mile (past the N. Attleboro YMCA). Take a right into World War I Memorial Park.
Bike Paths
Blackstone River Bikeway www.blackstoneriverbikeway.com
East Bay Bike Path www.riparks.com/eastbay
Cape Cod Rail Trail www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/ccrt
Cape Cod Canal Trail www.capecodbikeguide.com/canal
Myles Standish State Forest www.mass.gov/dcr/parks/southeast/mssf
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