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DEM's Division of Park and Recreation stewards a statewide network of historic and magnificent parks, beaches, bikeways, trails, historic sites, and green spaces devoted to the public enjoyment of the outdoors.

06/12/2026

🏕️ Get ready for campfires, starry nights, outdoor adventures, and all the memories that make summer in Rhode Island special. Burlingame State Campground is open for the 2026 season.

Book your next stay today!

06/08/2026

🏕️ The wait is over! We are excited to announce that Burlingame State Campground officially opens for the 2026 camping season this Friday (6/12).

Campers staying in the Mills Camp, Midpark North, and Fish Camp areas will enjoy upgraded restroom and shower facilities featuring modern, sustainable, and accessible amenities.

Please note the following important information for the 2026 season.

• Fewer campsites will be available during construction of bathhouses at Main Camp, Midpark South, and Legiontown.

• Weekday construction (7 AM to 5 PM) may cause equipment noise and vehicle traffic.

• No construction is scheduled on weekends or holidays.

• The beach area will remain closed for the summer due to the Main Camp shower and restroom construction.

Visit riparks.ri.gov/burlingame-construction for the latest project updates.

📌 Reservations for the 2026 camping season open Wednesday, June 10, at 9 AM! Book online at https://rhodeislandstateparks.reserveamerica.com/ or over the phone by calling 1-877-742-2675.

06/05/2026

⚠️ Attention golfers: The Goddard Memorial State Park Golf Course will be closed on Monday, June 8, and Tuesday, June 9, for aeration and overseeding of the greens and tee boxes. The course will reopen on Wednesday, June 10.

Thank you for your patience as we maintain and improve Rhode Island’s only state-run golf course while keeping disruption to a minimum.

⛳ Opened in 1939, Goddard’s 9-hole course offers 3,021 yards from the longest tees with a par of 36.

📌 Learn more at https://riparks.ri.gov/golf

06/04/2026

Smoother sailing into Misquamicut State Beach! 🎉

The new entrance into RI’s most popular state beach is officially open, helping beachgoers spend less time waiting on Atlantic Avenue and more time enjoying the Atlantic Ocean.

🏖️ Get in even faster by purchasing your 2026 state beach season parking pass before your next visit at www.beachparkingri.com.

👷 Looking to spend more time on the sand? DEM is hiring lifeguards and park rangers. Apply today!

🔗 Read the full press release: https://dem.ri.gov/press-releases/smoother-sailing-misquamicut-state-beach-summer

05/29/2026

As National Water Safety Month comes to a close, we’re highlighting our ongoing efforts to help Rhode Islanders stay safe in and around the water. 🌊

Since launching the Water Safety Grant Program in 2024, DEM has awarded over $150,000 in grants to support swim lessons and paddlecraft safety classes across the state — funding nearly 9,000 lessons and helping more than 1,700 children and teens gain lifesaving water safety skills.

We’ve also installed 17 life rings at state parks and beaches across Rhode Island to provide emergency flotation equipment at popular waterfront locations.

As summer begins, remember:

✔️ Wear a life jacket when boating
✔️ Always supervise children near water
✔️ Respect the water and know your limits
✔️ Learn water safety skills

Visit https://dem.ri.gov/water-safety-program to view past grant awardees offering programs and lessons across Rhode Island.

05/28/2026

If you’re visiting East Beach in Charlestown this season, you’ll notice the landscape around the sand trail looks very different. That’s because DEM and Save The Bay - Narragansett Bay are working on a habitat restoration project at Ninigret Barrier Beach.

As part of this effort, non-native Japanese Black Pines have been removed to strengthen coastal resilience, improve wildlife habitat, and help protect the shoreline. While the appearance of East Beach may feel unfamiliar at first, this work is designed to restore the barrier beach to a healthier, more resilient natural state.

Initial restoration is nearly complete, with ongoing invasive plant treatments continuing through 2027. Vehicles permitted to use the sand trail must stay within designated areas.

The project is funded through the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation's America the Beautiful program.

🔗 Learn more at https://riparks.ri.gov/east-beach-project

05/22/2026

🏖️ Memorial Day weekend kicks off the 2026 beach season in the Ocean State, with state beaches open daily with lifeguards, beach staff, concessions, and restrooms at most locations starting Saturday, May 23.

🚧 Roger Wheeler State Beach will be open but with limited capacity, as construction on the boardwalk and bulkhead project wraps up. Restrooms will be available, and lifeguards will be on duty to help support a safe and enjoyable experience for all beachgoers.

To improve traffic flow and get visitors parked and onto the beach more efficiently, DEM has implemented a new traffic pattern at Misquamicut State Beach. Please follow all new directional signage and traffic guidance when entering the area.

Be safe this summer: respect water conditions, know your limits, and listen to safety announcements! Find more beach safety tips at www.riparks.ri.gov/beachsafety

➡️ Plan ahead – buy your state beach season parking passes online at www.beachparkingri.com

📌 DEM offices will be closed Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day and will reopen Tuesday, May 26, 2026.

05/21/2026

🏗️ Heads up, C**t State Park visitors! Construction on a new 11,600-square-foot visitors center and operations facility is underway.

The facility will provide vehicle storage, offices, and workshop space for DEM Parks and Recreation and Law Enforcement staff, plus a public reception area to support C**t State Park and nearby state park facilities. The project is expected to be completed by late 2027.

🚧 What to expect:
· Park and bike path access will remain open during construction
· Traffic and safety measures will be in place to minimize disruption

The $12M project is funded through the voter-approved 2024 Green Bond.

📌 Learn more about C**t State Park at https://riparks.ri.gov/parks/colt-state-park

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05/19/2026

📢 Burlingame State Campground Update:

While we hoped to welcome campers back to Burlingame State Campground in time for Memorial Day Weekend, construction delays with the new restroom facilities have pushed back the opening date.

The good news: the old, out-of-date restrooms are being replaced with shiny new facilities designed to make your camping experience cleaner, comfier, and far more enjoyable. We’re just not quite there yet.

DEM knows this is disappointing for campers eager to kick off the season and truly appreciates everyone’s patience and understanding while these upgrades are completed. We will provide an update as soon as we can and expect more information to be available by early June.

Please visit www.riparks.ri.gov/burlingame-construction for more information.

05/18/2026

🏊 Important Update! Tomorrow's (5/19/26) state lifeguard certification test has been moved from Misquamicut State Beach to Scarborough North State Beach in Narragansett.

Timeslots for lifeguard candidates who have already reserved their space will remain the same. Can't make it? Reschedule at www.riparks.ri.gov/lifeguard.

📸 Photo Credit: S. Petrarca

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1100 Tower Hill Rd
North Kingstown, RI
02852

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

Telephone

+14016676200

Website

http://www.riparks.ri.gov/

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