Rhode Island State Parks & Recreation is a division of the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Managements (DEM) Bureau of Natural Resources. The Bureau protects, manages, restores, and promotes the state’s wide array of historic parks, beaches, recreational facilities, and green spaces.
Stop in or contact us to apply for and receive disability beach parking passes or purchase gift certificates. You can also find information on our Naturalist Programs, seasonal hiring and lifeguard certifications, as well as the Rhode Island's Great Outdoors Pursuit. In addition to park areas that can be reserved, there are many sites that are available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis and do not have to be rented. Please email DEM.RIparks@dem.ri.gov for questions on these locations or contact the park directly.
To contact a park directly, please reach out to the regional manager or view the park's page for contact information.
To reserve a shelter or pavilion, please call the park you are interested in directly.
For camping, please visit our camping reservations page.
1100 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Fax: 401-667-3970
Send us your query anytime!
Parks Administrator: Frank Floor
Assistant Administrator: Jennifer Ogren
Superintendent of State Parks: William Mitchell
Business Office: Cindy Elder
Administrative Officer: Tom Rosa
Looking for a State Park, Beach, or Campground near you? Click on a location below and find more information about activities and events in your area.
Lincoln Woods & Pulaski State Parks, Blackstone Visitors Center, George Washington Campground
Headquarters:
Lincoln Woods State Park, 2 Manchester Print Works Road, Lincoln, RI 02865
Regional Manager: Anthony Paiva
Colt State Park, Haines Memorial State Park, East Bay Bicycle Path
Headquarters:
Colt State Park, Route 114, Hope Street, Bristol, RI 02809
Regional Manager: Al Comello
Goddard Memorial, Fort Wetherill & Beavertail State Parks, John H. Chaffee Nature Preserve
Headquarters:
Goddard Memorial State Park, Ives Road, Warwick, RI 02818
Regional Manager: Roger Monfette
Fishermen’s Memorial State Park, Scarborough State Beach, Roger Wheeler State Beach, Salty Brine State Beach, East Matunuck State Beach
Headquarters:
Fishermen’s Memorial State Park, Route 108, Narragansett, RI 02882
Regional Manager: Michael Hurley
Burlingame State Campground & Picnic Area, Charlestown Breachway & Campground, East Beach, Misquamicut State Beach
Headquarters:
Burlingame State Park, Charlestown, RI 02813
Regional Manager: Kyle Cahoon
Fort Adams State Park, Brenton Point State Park
Headquarters:
Fort Adams State Park/Brenton Point, Harrison Ave, RI 02840
Regional Manager: Bruce Thompson
In the case of an emergency, please contact Environmental Police Officers from DEM's Division of Law Enforcment
24-hour Emergency Line: 401-222-3070Updates for Lincoln Woods State Park, Meshanticut State Park, and Goddard Memorial State Park.
24-hour Ice Info Line: (401) 667-6222