RI Parks

	Rhode Island Great Outdoors Pursuit The Great Outdoors Pursuit is a multi-week contest that enables teams to discover state parks and join in fun activities and challenges- all for a chance to win prizes. The dates have been set and plans for the 2010 Great Outdoors Pursuit are well underway! To learn more click here.
	Seasonal Beach Parking Passes Seasonal state beach parking passes will be on sale at any of the state beaches. More information can be obtained on our Park Fees page.
	Campground Reservation System- The Department of Environmental Management is pleased to announce ReserveAmerica will be providing our reservation system for all five Rhode Island State Campgrounds. Reservations will be available online, through the call center and through our existing system of walk-in camping. To make a reservation through the ReserveAmerica call center please call 1-877-RICAMP5 (you must include the 1-877 to reach the call center) and to make reservations online Click Here. If you wish more information about ReserveAmerica Click Here.
	Celebrating 100 Years! 1909-2009 On President Abraham Lincoln’s 100th birthday, February 12, 1909 the Metropolitan Park Commission of Rhode Island authorized the purchase of Rhode Island’s first state park- Lincoln Woods. In 100 years since, Rhode Island State Parks have evolved from a visionary plan to a statewide network of historic and magnificent greenspaces and greenways devoted to the public enjoyment of the outdoors. More information and history can be found by clicking here. 100 Years of Rhode Island State Parks new book now available in PDF by clicking here.
	Pets in Campgrounds- RI DEM is pleased to allow you the privilege of bringing your domestic pet (limited to cats and dogs only) to overnight campgrounds in Rhode Island’s state parks and management areas. It is up to you, the pet owner, to act responsibly with your pet and to be courteous of other park and management area users to help ensure this privilege is always extended. Be nice to your pet, your parks and other park visitors. Your cooperation is appreciated. Learn more.
	Summer Jobs- The State of Rhode Island, Department of Environmental Management, Division of Parks and Recreation hires approximately 390 seasonal employees to complement full time staffing in the State's Parks and Beaches. Classification of positions include Lifeguards, Recreational Area Clerks, Seasonal Laborers, Beach Managers and Park Naturalists. Learn more.