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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Escobar's Highland FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 133 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI Highland Farm is a working dairy farm and also offers a pumpkin patch, corn maze, hay rides, and Christmas trees (in season). Birthday parties can be held on the farm, to... |
Narragansett Bay Research Reserve/Prudence IslandParent rating: ![]() Location: Prudence Island, PO Box 151, Prudence Island, RI The Narragansett Bay Research Reserve is located in the heart of Narragansett Bay on four islands: Prudence, Patience, Hope, and Dyer. The reserve protects approximately 4400 acres of land and water.<...
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Ballard ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Hazard Road, and Wickham Road, Newport, RI Ballard Park is a wild and natural open space of 13 acres located near the intersection of Hazard and Wickham Roads, directly across from Rogers High School in Newport. Friends of Ballar...
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Brown Street ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Brown Street, and Creighton Street, Providence, RI Brown Street Park is a work in progress, on its way to being the first "Green" park in the city, incorporating recycled elements as well as new, innovative equipment that focuses on health and ...
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McCoy StadiumParent rating: ![]() Location: Division Street, Pawtucket, RI McCoy Stadium is home of the Pawtucket Red Sox (PawSox) and a venue ...
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Caratunk Wildlife RefugeParent rating: ![]() Location: 301 Brown Avenue, Seekonk, MA ASRI's Caratunk Refuge provides a protected and diverse habitat for native plants and animals as well as many educational programs. Camp is held here in the summer for children and public progr...
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Fisherville Brook Wildlife RefugeParent rating: ![]() Location: Pardon Joslin Road, Exeter, RI The 937 acre property contains fields, diverse forest habitats, pond, streams (complete with waterfall), and a historic cemetery. Wonderful scenery and pleasant hiking opportunities make Fishervill...
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Wright's Dairy FarmParent rating: ![]() Location: 200 Woonsocket Hill Road, North Smithfield, RI Visitors can see a real, working dairy farm and are always welcome to view milkings (3pm-6pm). Fresh ice cream, milk, and whipped cream desserts are available from the farm and on-premises bakery. Tou...
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Providence Open MarketParent rating: ![]() Location: 1015 Hope Street, Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI The weekly open-air market showcases some of the finest artists, DIY artisans, designers, farmers, and antiques dealers from Rhode Island and around New England. Rain or shine. |
World War II Memorial ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: Social Street, Woonsocket, RI The 14-acre World War II Memorial Park has facilities for tennis, volleyball, and horseshoes, as well as picnic tables and a playground. Concerts and festivals are hosted at the park at various...
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Sovereign Bank Family Skating CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 43 Commercial Wharf, Newport Yachting Center, Newport, RI The Sovereign Bank Family Skating Center features a 90 x 100 skating surface large enough to accommodate up to 150 skaters at a time. Skate rentals, food and beverages, lighting for night skati...
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Providence Indoor PaintballParent rating: ![]() Location: 199 Thurston Street, Providence, RI Providence Indoor Paintball offers year-round paintball fun, with air conditioners for the hottest summer days and heat during the winter season. An outdoor field is available, too, as well as ...
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Westerly Public Library and Wilcox ParkParent rating: ![]() Location: 44 Broad Street, Westerly, RI The Westerly Public Library was opened in 1894. It provides many free services including internet access, DVDs and videos, music, magazines, and musuem passes. Wilcox Park is an 18-acre Victorian era...
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Community Boating CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 109 India Street, Providence, RI Founded as a non-profit 501(c)3 charitable organization, Community Boating Center offers a variety of opportunities that allow the general public to experience the thrill of sailing in upper Na...
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Newport Yachting CenterParent rating: ![]() Location: 30 Commercial Wharf, Newport, RI The Newport Yachting Center is home to many area festivals and special events. |







